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When a satellite is orbiting Earth, it's acceleration is changing, what is staying constant?

a
speed
b
friction
c
inertia
d
acceleration

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Answer: a

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Answer:

A satellite orbiting in circular motion maintains a constant radius of orbit and therefore a constant speed and a constant height above the earth.

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