A satellite orbiting close to the surface of earth does not fall down because the gravitational force

Is balanced by the gravitational pull of moon

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Is balanced by the gravitational pull os sun

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provides the necessary accelaration for its motion along the circular path

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Makes it weightless

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Solution

The correct option is C
provides the necessary accelaration for its motion along the circular path

Centripetal force is required for circular motion, which is provided gravitational pull by earth on satellite.

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