Question

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

• A. Is balanced by the gravitational pull of moon
• B. Is balanced by the gravitational pull os sun
• C. provides the necessary accelaration for its motion along the circular path
• D. Makes it weightless

Answer 1

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.