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Out of the following statements, the one which correctly describes a satellite orbiting about the earth is

A

there is no force on the satellite

B

the acceleration and velocity of the satellite are roughly in the same direction.

C

the satellite is always rotating about the earth

D

the satellite must fall, back to earth when fuel is exhusted.

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