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If suddenly the gravitational force of attraction between earth and satellite revolving around it becomes zero, then the satellite will

A

continue to move in its orbit with same velocity

B

move tangentially to the orginal orbit with same velocity

C

become stationary in its orbit

D

move towards the earth.

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