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Date November 2021 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 21N.1A.SL.TZ0.23
Level SL Paper 1A Time zone TZ0
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21N.1A.SL.TZ0.23

The gravitational field strength at the surface of a planet of radius R is g. A satellite is moving in a circular orbit a distance R above the surface of the planet. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the satellite?


A.  0

B.  g4

C.  g2

D.  g

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B

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