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$A$ satellite of the earth is revolving in a circular orbit with a uniform velocity $V$. If the gravitational force suddenly disappears,the satellite will
- Acontinue to move with the same velocity in the same orbit.
- Bmove tangentially to the original orbit with velocity $V$.
- Cfall down with increasing velocity.
- Dcome to a stop somewhere in its original orbit.
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