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

A

continue to move with velocity V along the original orbit.

B

move with a velocity, tangentially to the original orbit

C

fall down with increasing velocity

D

ultimately come to rest somewhere on the original orbit.

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