A satellite of the earth is revolving in a

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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

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

Due to inertia of direction.