A package is released from an orbiting earth satellite by simply detaching it from the outer wall of the satellite. The package will

Options

A. go away from the earth and get lost in outer space
B. fall to the surface of the earth
C. continue moving along with the satellite in the same orbit and with the same velocity
D. fall through a certain distance and then move in an orbit around the earth.

Answer

c

Explanation

While inside the satellite, the instrument packet is orbiting the earth along with the satellite. When detached, it, therefore, has the necessary orbital velocity.