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Physics Gravitation Motion of Satellite MCQ (Single Correct)

An astronaut orbiting the earth in a circular orbit 120 km above the surface of earth, gently drops a spoon out of space-ship. The spoon will

A
Fall vertically down to the earth
B
Move towards the moon
C
Will move along with space-ship
D
Will move in an irregular way then fall down to earth

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The correct answer is:
C

The velocity of the spoon will be equal to the orbital velocity when dropped out of the space

ship.

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