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
(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​

Answer 1

Answer:

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

(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

Answer 2

Answer:

Correct option: B) Move with a Velocity v, tangentially to the original orbit.

Explanation:

in circular path with necessary centripetal force is removed then body moves in tangential path. Hence if gravitational force is removed satellite will move tangentially to original orbit.