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.



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