Question

If the suddenly the gravitational force of attraction earth and a satellite revolving around it becomes zero , then the satellite will [AIEEE 2002]

(a) Continue to move in its orbit with the same velocity
(b) move tangentially to the original with the same velocity
(c) become stationary in its orbit
(d) move towards the earth . ​

Answer 1

Answer:

(b) move tangentially to the original with the same velocity.

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Answer 2

Explanation:- When Gravitational force becomes zero , then clntripetal force required cannot be provided . so the satellite will move with velocity as it has at the instant when Gravitational force becomes zero , i.e , it moves tangentially to the original orbit .

Option (B) correct