A satellite is orbiting round the earth.If both gravitaitional force and centripetal force on the satellite is 'F' then the net force acting on the satellite round the earth is

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Gravitational force acts towards the centre of the earth, and centripetal force acts away from the centre of the earth.
Both acts in opposite direction.
Net force is given by:
Fnet = F-F = 0

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A satellite is orbiting round the earth.If both gravitaitional force and centripetal force on the satellite is 'F' then the net force acting on the satellite round the earth is

Gravitational force acts towards the centre of the earth, and centripetal force acts away from the centre of the earth. Both acts in opposite direction. Net force is given by: Fnet = F-F = 0

Gravitational force acts towards the centre of the earth, and centripetal force acts away from the centre of the earth.
Both acts in opposite direction.
Net force is given by:
Fnet = F-F = 0