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

a)

Continue to move with velocity  along the original orbit

b)

Move with a velocity , tangentially to the original orbit

c)

Fall down with increasing velocity

d)

Ultimately come to rest somewhere on the original orbit



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

a)

Continue to move with velocity  along the original orbit

b)

Move with a velocity , tangentially to the original orbit

c)

Fall down with increasing velocity

d)

Ultimately come to rest somewhere on the original orbit

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

Due to inertia of direction

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