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Which force diagram accurately represents a satellite in orbit around Earth?

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the answer is the first option A. with the Fg pointing down

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The force diagram of a satellite orbiting Earth along an elliptic shape is shown in the attached picture. The main net force acting on the satellite is an equal amount of the centripetal and centrifugal force brought about the rotational motion.
Which force diagram accurately represents a satellite in orbit around Earth?-example-1
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