Gravitation Question 279
Question: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[AIIMS 1982; AIEEE 2002]
Options:
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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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Due to inertia of direction.
