JAMB Physics 2015 Objective — Question 5
Question 5 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A satellite revolving around the earth is kept in its orbit by
- A. centrifugal forces only
- B. centripetal forces only
- C. centripetal and frictional forces
- D. centripetal and centrifugal forcesCorrect
Explanation
The satellite is kept in orbit by the balance between centripetal force (gravity) and centrifugal force.
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