Question

Motion of a satellite in circular orbit is an example of

• A. Non-uniform circular motion
• B. Uniform circular motion
• C. Uniform linear motion
• D. Non-uniform linear motion

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Uniform circular motion

In uniform circular motion, a body moves in a circle with constant speed. The motion of a satellite in a circular orbit is uniform circular motion. If the motion of the satellite is non-uniform, then the radius of the orbit will be changing and the path won't be circular.