The force that holds a satellite in orbit around Earth is caused by
a) the gravitational pull of Earth.
b) friction as the satellite moves through the air.
c) the thrust of a jet engine always being fired toward the center of the Earth.
d) conservation of angular momentum.
a
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1.Q 2.Q/2 3.0 4.-Q/2 5.-Q
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