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8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites

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Question 27
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A satellite travels in a circular orbit around the Earth at a constant speed. Which statement is correct?

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A

Its velocity is changing, because its direction of motion is changing.

B

Its velocity is constant, because its speed does not change at all.

C

Its velocity is changing, because its distance from the Earth changes.

D

Its velocity is constant, because the force on it acts towards the Earth.

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8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites

41 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites, covering 8.1.1 Our solar system, 8.1.2 The life cycle of a star, and 8.1.3 Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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