What is the direction of the satellite’s average acceleration for one half of an orbit, starting at C and ending at A?

A satellite in orbit travels around Earth in uniform circular motion. In the figure, the satellite moves counterclockwise (ABCDA). Answer choices:

(a) +x

(b) +y

(c) −x

(d) −y

(e) 45° above +x (toward +y)

(f) 45° below +x (toward −y)

(g) 45° above −x (toward +y)

(h) 45° below −x (toward −y)

Transcribed Image Text:

Y B X. Earth D