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 - VgyanHub

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

Options :

(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) ultimatly come to rest somewhere on the original orbit

Answer :

(b) move with a velocity v, tangentially to the original orbit

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