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Q: The gravitational force of attraction between a satellite and the Earth accelerates –
  • A. centripetal force
  • B. stress
  • C. planar force
  • D. centrifugal force
Correct Answer: Option A - In order to keep an object in circular motion, a force acts toward the center of the circle is called centripetal force. For example, when Moon revolves around the Earth, the force of gravity between the Moon and the Earth acts as a centripetal force. The force of gravity between a satellite and the Earth accelerates the centripetal force.
A. In order to keep an object in circular motion, a force acts toward the center of the circle is called centripetal force. For example, when Moon revolves around the Earth, the force of gravity between the Moon and the Earth acts as a centripetal force. The force of gravity between a satellite and the Earth accelerates the centripetal force.

Explanations:

In order to keep an object in circular motion, a force acts toward the center of the circle is called centripetal force. For example, when Moon revolves around the Earth, the force of gravity between the Moon and the Earth acts as a centripetal force. The force of gravity between a satellite and the Earth accelerates the centripetal force.