Question

An instrument package is released from an orbiting earth satellite by simply detaching it from the outer. The package will :

• A. Go away from the earth and get lost in outer space
• B. Fall through a certain distance and then move in an orbit around the earth
• C. Fall towards the surface of earth
• D. Continue moving along with the satellite in the same orbit and with the same velocity

Answer 1

The correct option is D Continue moving along with the satellite in the same orbit and with the same velocity

When the instrument package is released by simply detaching it from the satellite, then the velocity and acceleration of the package will be same as that of the satellite. So, it continues to moving along with the satellite in the same orbit and with the same velocity.