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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What furnishes the centripetal force required to keep a satellite circling the earth?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Could you rephrase the question?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what keeps the satellite circling the earth?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Basically when it enters orbit is propelled at such a speed so it always travels in a circle due to earths gravity. Satelites also have onboard propulsion systems.

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