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The satellite is accelerating as it orbits the earth.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.My question is taken from Satellite Orbits in chapter Satellite Communication of Avionics |
Answer» CORRECT choice is (a) True The BEST explanation: Although the speed of the SATELLITE is constant its direction keeps on changing as the orbit is circular or elliptical. The rate of change of velocity VECTOR is acceleration and hence its direction CHANGES, the satellite is under acceleration. |
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