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When a satellite moves in a circular orbit, the _______acceleration is provided by the gravitational attraction of the earth.


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tangential

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fictitious

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centripetal

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centrifugal

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Solution

The correct option is C

centripetal


centripetal; as the object moves along the circular orbit the gravtitational attraction continuously acts along the line joining the masses and is directed towards the centre of the earth.


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