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Forces

Exam code: 5054
5 hours · 79 questions
11 mark

A planet orbits a star at a constant speed in a circular orbit.

Which of the statements below, about the force needed to maintain this motion, is correct?

  • A.

    No force is required

  • B.

    The force is directed away from the centre of the circle

  • C.

    The force is directed in the direction the planet is travelling

  • D.

    The force is directed towards the centre of the circle

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