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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

continues to move with speed along original orbit

B

will fall to earth

C

move with velocity v tangent to original orbit

D

will fly away from earth due to absence of gravitational pull

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