What's the centripetal force that keeps a satellite in orbit around the Earth?

Question

Question 17 options:

A)

Supporting force

B)

Friction

C)

Gravitation force

D)

Tension

Answer 1

The centripetal force that keeps a satellite in orbit around the Earth is:

C) Gravitation force

The gravitational force between the Earth and the satellite acts as the centripetal force that pulls the satellite toward the Earth, allowing it to maintain its orbit.