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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 increases velocity

D

Ultimately come to rest somewhere on the original orbit

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B
Due to inertia of direction.
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