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

A

continue to move in its orbit with the same velocity

B

move tangentially to the original orbit with the same velocity

C

become stationary in its orbit

D

move towards the earth

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The correct Answer is:
B
Option (b). This is a per Newton's first law of motion.
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