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If suddenly the gravitational force of attraction between Earth and a satellite revolving around it
becomes zero, then the satellite will
PhysicsGravitationJEE MainJEE Main 2002
Options:
  • A
    continue to move in its orbit with same velocity
  • B
    move tangentially to the originally orbit in the same velocity
  • C
    become stationary in its orbit
  • D
    move towards the earth.
Solution:
1863 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
become stationary in its orbit
When gravitational force becomes zero so centripetal force on satellite becomes zero so satellite will escape its round orbit and becomes stationary.

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