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Which of the following is true for a sat...

Which of the following is true for a satellite in an orbit

A

it is a freely falling body

B

it suffers an acceleration

C

it does not require energy for its motion in the orbit

D

its speed is constant

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A, C, D
A satellite in an orbit is a freely falling body. It does not require any energy for its motion in the orbit and its speed is constant.
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