An instrument package is released from an orbiting earth satellite by simply detaching it…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
An instrument package is released from an orbiting earth satellite by simply detaching it from the outer wall of the satellite. The package will
- go away from the earth and get lost in outer space
- fall to the surface of the earth
- continue moving along with the satellite in the same orbit and with the same speed
- fall through a certain distance and then move in an orbit around the earth.
Answer
(C) continue moving along with the satellite in the same orbit and with the same speed
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