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The centripetal force on a satellite orb...

The centripetal force on a satellite orbiting round the earth and the gravitational force of earth acting on the satellite both equal F. The net force on the satellite is

A

zero

B

F

C

`F sqrt(2)`

D

2 F

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The correct Answer is:
B
Actually gravitational force provides the centripetal force. Therefore, the net force on the satellite will be F.
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