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Question
what force allows the satellites to orbit around the earth?
electromagnetic force
net force
centripetal force
Brief Explanations
Satellites orbit Earth due to centripetal force. Centripetal force acts towards the center of the circular path (Earth - center for satellite orbit). Gravitational force between Earth and satellite provides this centripetal force. Electromagnetic force is related to electric and magnetic interactions (not relevant here). Net force is a general term (not specific to orbital motion).
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