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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