A satellite orbits the earth at an unchanging speed of 18,000 mph. This satellite
A) is accelerated.
B) has a changing velocity.
C) Both of the above.
D) None of the above.

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The satellite is accelerated because it is constantly changing direction while orbiting, and it has a changing velocity because velocity includes both speed and direction.

A Satellite Orbits the Earth at an Unchanging Speed of 18,000