A satellite orbits the earth instead of flying off into space because   a. gravity continuously pulls it towards the earth.     b. solar reflectors continuously push it towards the earth.     c. wind sails continuously push it towards the earth.     d. rocket thrusters continuously push it towards the earth.

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Newton's First Law of Motion

If a very smooth ball is rolled down an inclined surface with zero friction, the ball will continue to roll indefinitely for an infinite time, in an attempt to reach to the same height on the opposite hill!