Question

Satellites are objects that revolve around another in space. Satellites with sufficient velocity will move in an almost circular or elliptical path around the Earth. Which of Newton's laws of motion applies to the satellite in orbit around Earth?

Answer 1

Newton's first law of motion describes the motion of satellites in an orbit around the earth.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to "Newton's first law of motion", if a body is at rest, it will stay in rest until or unless an external or an unbalanced force is applied to the body to make it move. A satellite has a forward thrust, which is offset by the gravity of the earth and keeps the satellite orbiting around its orbit not falling into the earth. The momentum that the satellite gained from its launch combined with the gravity of the earth causes the satellite to go into orbit above the earth.

Answer 2

Newton first law of motion describe the motion of satellites in an orbit around the earth.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to "Newton's first law of motion", if a body is in rest, it will stay in rest until or unless an external or an unbalanced force is applied on the body to make it move. A satellite has a forward thrust, which is offset by the gravity of the earth and keeps the satellite orbiting around its orbit not falling it into the earth. The momentum that the satellite gained from its launch combines with the gravity of the earth cause the satellite go into the orbit above earth.