The acceleration of a low flying Earth satellite is:
Correct answer: B. 9.8 m/s2
- A. 1.62 m/s2
- B. 9.8 m/s2
- C. Very high
- D. Zero
Explanation
A low Earth satellite experiences nearly the same gravitational acceleration as objects near Earth's surface, approximately g ≈ 9.8 m/s² directed toward Earth's center.
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