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Which of Newton’s laws explains why a satellite continually orbits the earth and does not fall into the ground? 1st 2nd None 3rd
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Which of Newton’s laws explains why a satellite continually orbits the earth and does not fall into the ground?

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Step-by-step explanation:

probably the 1st law of motion, it'll continue at in a straight line as long as no external force is added or the net force equals to zero, same for the centrifugal force and the gravitational force

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Answer:

Newtons 1st law of inertia

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