A satellite travels around the Earth in a circular orbit
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Problem
A satellite travels around the Earth in a circular orbit. What is true about the forces acting in this situation?
(A) The resultant force is the same direction as the satellite's acceleration.
(B) The gravitational force acting on the satellite is negligible.
(C) There is no resultant force on the satellite relative to the Earth.
(D) The satellite does not exert any force on the Earth.