Question

Which of the following is an example of acceleration?

a-A spaceship, after takeoff, flying towards Neptune
b-A bullet slowing down the further it travels
c- A satellite orbiting the earth
d- A lily pad floating on a lake

Answer 1

c

Step-by-step explanation:

When a satellite is orbiting the earth , a constant force is being applied on it which means it must has acceleration. Also the direction of satellite is always being changed when it is orbitting to there is always change in the velocity vector which means acceleration.

You can view in the attached diagram to understand how the velocity is being changed.