Gravitation

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



1) Continue to move with velocity v along the original orbit
2) Move with a velocity v, tangentially to the original orbit
3) Fall down with increasing velocity
4) Ultimately come to rest somewhere on the original orbit
Solution: Explanation: No Explanation
Newton’s Law of Gravitation

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