An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of Earth
Options
(a)does not exist at such distance
(b)is neutralized by the attraction of the moon
(c)provides the necessary speed for its steady motion
(d)provides the necessary acceleration for its motion
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