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Q.

A satellite is moving around the earth in a stable circular orbit. Which one of the following statements will be wrong for such a satellite? 

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a

Its angular momentum remains constant. 

b

It is acted upon by a force directed away from the Centre of the earth which counter- balances the gravitational pull of the earth. 

c

It is moving at a constant speed.

d

It behaves as if it were a freely falling body. 

answer is C.

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A satellite moving in a circular orbit has same speed, same angular momentum and behaves a s if it were a freely falling body.

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