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

A

vanish into outer space

B

continue to move with velocity v in original orbit

C

fall down with increasing velocity

D

fly off tangentially from the orbit with velocity v

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