A satellite travels around the Earth in a circular orbit. What is true about the forces acting in this situation? A. The resultant force is the same direction as the satellite’s acceleration. B. The gravitational force acting on the satellite is negligible. C. There is no resultant force on the satellite relative to the Earth. D. The satellite does not exert any force on the Earth.

Hydroelectricity provides about 7 percent of the electricity generated in the united states. (a) explain how a hydroelectric power plant converts energy stored in water into electricity. (b) identify two factors that determine the amount of electricity that can be generated by an individual hydroelectricity power plant. (c) describe the two main types of land-based hydroelectric power plants. (d) describe two economic advantages and two environmental disadvantages of hydroelectricity.