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An artificial satellite orbiting the ear...

An artificial satellite orbiting the earth doesnot falldown, because the earth.s attraction

A

is balanced by the attraction of the moon

B

produces the necessary acceleration for its motion in a curved path

C

vanishes at such distances

D

is balanced by viscous drag produced by the atmosphere.

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B
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