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What would happen if gravity suddenly disappears?

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If gravity suddenly disappears,
(i) all bodies will lose their weights.
(ii) We shall be thrown away from the surface of Earth due to centrifugel force.
(iii) The motion of planets around the sun will cases because centripal force shall not be provided.
(iv) Motion of the satellite around Earth will also be not possible as no centripetal force will be provided.
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