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A satellite orbiting close to the surfac...

A satellite orbiting close to the surface of earth does not fall down because the gravitational pull of earth :

A

is balanced by the attraction of the moon

B

produces the neceessary acceleration for its motion in a curved path

C

vanishes at such distances

D

is balanced by viscous drag produced by the atmopshere.

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B
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