An earth satellite is kept moving in orbit by the centripetal force provided by
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
An earth satellite is kept moving in orbit by the centripetal force provided by
- the burning of fuel in its engine
- the ejection of hot gases from its exhaust
- the gravitational attraction of the sun
- the gravitational attraction of the earth
Answer
(D) the gravitational attraction of the earth
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