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An earth satellite is moving around the earth in a circular orbit. In such case, what is conserved?

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linear momentum

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B

force

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C

velocity

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D

angular momentum

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Solution

The correct option is D
angular momentum

Earth satellite will behave as an isolated system, so its angular momentum is conserved.

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