A satellite in orbit travels around the Earth in uniform circular motion. In the

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A satellite in orbit travels around the Earth in uniform circular motion. In the figure, the satellite moves counterclockwise (ABCDA). What is the direction of the satellite's instantaneous velocity at point D?

A) +x

B) +y   

C) ?x

D) ?y

E) 45

A satellite in orbit travels around the Earth in uniform circular motion. In the figure, the satellite moves counterclockwise (ABCDA). What is the direction of the satellite's instantaneous velocity at point D? A) +x B) +y C) ?x D) ?y E) 45 A degree above +x (toward +y) F)) 45 A degree below +x (toward ?y) G) 45 A degree above ?x (toward +y) H) 45A degree below ?x (toward -y)

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+x

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