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Question

A satellite of the earth is revolving in a circular orbit with a uniform speed v. If the gravitational force suddenly disappears, the satellite will

[A] Continue to move with velocity v along the original orbit
[B] Move with a velocity v, tangentially to the original orbit
[C] Fall down with increasing velocity
[D] Ultimately come to rest somewhere on the original orbit
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Move with a velocity v, tangentially to the original orbit

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