A satellite is kept on moving in its orbit around the earth due to ___

1.	A satellite is kept on moving in its orbit around the earth due to ________.
A.	Centrifugal force
B.	Centripetal force
C.	Gravitational force
D.	Resultant forces acting on satellite
Answer» C. Gravitational force

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