Gravitation MixedMediumQuestion 6291
Question
Why does satellite not need fuel to stay in orbit?
- AGravity is zero in space
- BGravity provides centripetal force (no tangential force needed)Correct
- CIt is in vacuum
- DInertia keeps it going
Correct answer
Gravity provides centripetal force (no tangential force needed)
Explanation
Gravity provides centripetal force. No tangential force is required for circular motion.