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A package is released from an orbiting earth satellite by simply detaching it from the outer wall of the satellite. The package willA. go away from the earth and get lost in outer spaceB. fall to the surface of the earthC. continue moving along with the satellite in the same orbit and with the same velocityD. fall through a certain distance and then move in an orbit around the earth. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - c While inside the satellite, the instrument packet is orbiting the earth along with the satellite. When detached, it, therefore, has the necessary orbital velocity. |
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