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what force allows the satellites to orbit around the earth? net force centripetal force electromagnetic force
Brief Explanations
Satellites orbit Earth due to a force that pulls them toward the center of the orbit, preventing them from moving in a straight line. Centripetal force is the center-seeking force responsible for circular motion, which applies here. Net force is a general term, not specific to orbital motion, and electromagnetic force is unrelated to gravitational orbital dynamics.
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