Physics
General
Easy
Question
A satellite of the earth is revolving in a circular orbit with a uniform speed v. If the gravitational force suddennly disappears, the satellite will
- Continue to move with velocity v along the original orbit.
- Move with a Velocity v, tangentially to the original orbit
- Fall down with increasing velocity.
- Ultimately come to rest somewhere on the original orbit.
The correct answer is: Move with a Velocity v, tangentially to the original orbit
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