Question

If suddenly the gravitational force of attraction between earth and a satellite revolving around it becomes zero, then the satellite will –

• A. Continue to move in its orbit with same velocity
• B. Move tangentially to the original orbit in the same velocity
• C. Become stationary in its orbit
• D. Move towards the earth

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Move tangentially to the original orbit in the same velocity

Answer 2

Move tangentially to orbit due to inertia of direction.