A satellite is travelling constantly around the Earth in a circular path. Which of the following types of motion it's motion can be classified into?

Circular motion

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Linear motion

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Periodic motion

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Oscillatory motion

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Solution

The correct options are
A Circular motion
C Periodic motion
Since, the satellite is travelling around the Earth in a circular path it can be classified as circular motion. Also, the satellite takes same time to complete one revolution around the Earth. It can be said that satellite is undergoing periodic motion.

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