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In the satellite-orbit evidence scenario, a satellite in circular orbit is compared with a free-fall calculation. Which option best applies the AQA A-Level Physics objective to link magnetic force to centripetal force. while avoiding mixing gravitational field strength with potential gradient?.
- A.field-case-17: Apply Link magnetic force to centripetal force. within Moving charges in a magnetic field.
- B.field-case-17: Treat Moving charges in a magnetic field as separate from Magnetic fields, so the measured field idea is not used.
- C.field-case-17: Choose a memorised equation without checking direction, sign, field geometry or units.
- D.field-case-17: Replace the A-Level fields reasoning with a broad GCSE label only.
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- The correct option is field-case-17: Apply Link magnetic force to centripetal force.
- within Moving charges in a magnetic field.
Explanation
Why this works
It is correct because it keeps the reasoning inside Moving charges in a magnetic field and answers the approved learning objective: Link magnetic force to centripetal force. The other options are weaker because they switch to the wrong fields concept, ignore the measured quantity, lose direction or sign information, or use a generic statement instead of A-Level Physics reasoning.
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