A packet is released from a satellite by simply detaching it from the outer wall of the satellite. What will happen to the packet:

Options

A. it will continue moving along with the satellite in the same orbit with same velocity.
B. it will fall to earth.
C. the packet goes to the space and is lost.
D. it continues moving along the satellite with half the velocity.

Answer

A

Explanation

When packet is released from the satellite then it will continue moving along with the satellite in the same orbit with same velocity.
Thus correct choice is (a).