General science UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

If an apple is released from an orbiting spaceship, it will

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Move along with the spaceship at the same speed

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Move along with the spaceship at the same speed”.

If an apple is released from an orbiting spaceship, it will continue to orbit with the spaceship at the same speed.

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