Multiple Choice
An astronaut finishes some work on the outside of his satellite, which is in circular orbit around the Earth.He leaves his wrench outside the satellite.If there is no air resistance, the wrench will:
A) fall directly down to the Earth
B) continue in orbit at reduced speed
C) continue in orbit with the satellite
D) fly off tangentially into space
E) spiral down to the Earth
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