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A satellite is in a circular orbit around a planet. Which statement is correct? A)Its acceleration is constant in direction but not in size. B)Its acceleration is constant in size but not in direction. C)Its gravitational potential energy varies. D)Its velocity is constant.​

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(B) Its acceleration is constant in size but not in direction

(Note vector quantities are not constant in direction here)

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