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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

continue to move with velocity v along the original orbit.

B

move with a velocity v 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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