Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

An earth satellite is kept moving in its orbit. It is due to the phenomenon of centripetal force provided by

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Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: The gravitational attraction of the Earth on the satellite

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The gravitational attraction of the Earth on the satellite ”.
An earth satellite is kept moving in its orbit due to: (2) The gravitational attraction of the Earth on the satellite

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