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A small piece of spaceship's body, revolving around the earth, gets broken . Will it eventually fall on the earth?

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To determine whether a small piece of a spaceship's body, which is revolving around the Earth, will eventually fall on the Earth after breaking off, we can analyze the situation step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Orbital Motion**: - A spaceship in orbit around the Earth is moving with a specific velocity known as the orbital velocity. This velocity allows the spaceship to balance the gravitational pull of the Earth, resulting in a stable orbit. 2. **Breaking Off the Piece**: ...
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