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A satellite is moving in a circular orbi...

A satellite is moving in a circular orbit around the earth. If gravitational pull suddenly disappears, then it:

A

continues to move with same speed along the same path

B

moves with same velocity tangential to original orbit

C

falls down with increasing velocity

D

none of these.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Due to inertia of direction it will move with same velocity tangential to the circular orbit.
Thus correct choice is (b).
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