Physics · Gravitation & Satellite Motion
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason R. Assertion A: When an artificial satellite moves around the Earth in a circular orbit with a constant speed, its velocity is not constant because the direction of motion of the satellite is changing continuously. Reason R: The force of gravity of Earth keeps the satellite in a circular orbit around it. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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- 1A is false but R is true
- 2A is true but R is false
- 3Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
- 4Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A✓
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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