Physics

The correct statement is: Gravity keeps it in a circular path.

Gravity provides the centripetal force that keeps the satellite in a circular path. The gravitational force between the satellite and the Earth is directed towards the center of the Earth. This force causes the satellite to continuously change its direction and follow a curved path around the Earth.

Option A, Gravity pulls it straight down.

Gravity does not pull the satellite straight down. If gravity pulled it straight down, the satellite would fall directly to the Earth's surface. In orbit, the satellite is constantly "falling" around the Earth due to the gravitational pull, but its tangential velocity keeps it from crashing into the Earth....