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Physics Gravitation Newton’s Law of Gravitation MCQ (Single Correct)

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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The correct answer is:
B

Due to inertia of direction.

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