Question #78380
1 Answer
The velocity of the satellite around the earth causes centripetal, force which balances with the gravity, holding it in a circular orbit around the earth.
Explanation:
In the case of a satellite in orbit around the Earth, the centripetal force is due to the gravitational force of the Earth on a satellite. In all cases, the centripetal force is the resultant force acting on an object causing it to move in a circular path. The previous answer suggests that the centripetal force opposes gravity by saying it 'balances', which would mean that the resultant force is zero, which is not the case.
