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A satellite is revolving around the earth in a circular orbit with a uniform speed. If the gravitational force suddenly disappears, then the satellite will

A

continue to move in the same orbit with that speed

B

move tangentially to the orbit with that speed

C

move away from the earth normally to the orbit

D

fall down on the earth

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