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An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because of the attraction Of Earth -
PRELIMS 2011 · SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because…
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• Correct Answer: D
• Earth's gravity provides centripetal acceleration necessary to maintain the satellite's curved orbital path.
• Gravity does not neutralize with Moon's attraction; it exists at all distances and provides acceleration, not speed.
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