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An artificial satellite orbiting the' ea...

An artificial satellite orbiting the' earth does not fall down 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 the viscous drag produced by the atmosphere

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