Question

A satellite orbiting close to the surface of earth does not fall down because the gravitational pull of earth 

(a) is balanced by the gravitational pull of moon 

(b) is balanced by the gravitational pull of sun

(c) provides the necessary acceleration for its motion along the circular path

(d) makes it weightless

Answer 1

Correct option (c) provides the necessary acceleration for its motion along the circular path

Explanation :

Centripetal force is required for circular motion which is provided gravitational pull by earth on satellite.