WHY GRAVITATIONAL FORCE OF ATTRACTION IS NECESSARY FOR A SATELLITE TO REVOLVE AROUND THE EARTH?

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The satellite gets the required centripetal force for revolving from the gravitational force of attraction between earth and satellite. Thus, gravitational force is necessary for revolution.

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