Answer:
Change the Fg = Fc vector so it is perpendicular to the v vector.
Explanation:
Brendan drew a diagram to illustrate the centripetal force acting on a satellite. When satellite rotates around a earth, the centripetal force is balanced by gravitational force such that,
[tex]\dfrac{mv^2}{r}=G\dfrac{Mm}{r^2}[/tex]
Centripetal force is a type of force which is responsible for the motion of an object in a circular path. It is a center seeking force. If the centripetal force is absent, the satellite would move in a straight line. It is perpendicular to the velocity of satellite.
Hence, the correct option is (d) "Change the Fg = Fc vector so it is perpendicular to the v vector".