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A satellite is orbiting around the earth. If both gravitational force and centripetal force on the satellite is `F`, then, net force acting on the satellite to revolve around the earth is

A

F/2

B

F

C

2F

D

Zero

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B
Gravitational force provides centripetal force.
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