A satellite revolves around the earth in a circular orbit, If gravitational pull suddenly disappear, then it

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Comes to rest after moving a certain distance along the original path

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Continues to move with the same speed along the same path

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Falls down with increasing speed

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Moves with the same speed tangential to the original orbit

1.	A satellite revolves around the earth in a circular orbit, If gravitational pull suddenly disappear, then it
A.	Continues to move with the same speed along the same path
B.	Falls down with increasing speed
C.	Moves with the same speed tangential to the original orbit
D.	Comes to rest after moving a certain distance along the original path
Answer» D. Comes to rest after moving a certain distance along the original path

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