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If suddenly the gravitational force of attraction between earth and satellite revolving around it becomes zero, then the satellite will

A

Continue to move in its orbit with same velocity

B

Move tangential to the original orbit with the same velocity

C

Becomes stationary in its orbit

D

Move towards the earth

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