Question

11. A satellite is revolving around the sun in a circular orbit with uniform velocity v. If

the gravitational force suddenly disappears, the velocity of the satellite will be [ ]

(a) zero (b) v (c) 2v (d) infinity​

Answer 1

Answer:

v

Explanation:

as the satelitte is revolving around the sun with a force an if the force suddenly disappears so the the satellite will go in a straight direction unless a force is applied on it

Answer 2

Explanation:

The satellite is revolving around earth because the centripetal force is balanced by earth's gravitational pull. If the gravitational pull disappears, the satellite free of centripetal force. So, it will travel with its instantaneous velocity i.e. in the direction tangential to the circular path.