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The circular path of a satellite orbiting Earth is characterized by a constant
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all of these
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radial distance
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acceleration
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speed
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A satellite orbiting in circular motion maintains a constant radius of orbit and therefore a constant speed and a constant height above the earth.
Detailed explanation-2: -But the gravitational force always try to pull the satellite towards itself, so the satellite continuously changes its direction without changing its speed so as to revolve in a circular orbit and centripetal force can balance the gravitational force.
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