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Question

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

  1. Fall towards the Earth
  2. Move at a lower speed
  3. Move along with the spaceship at the same speed
  4. Move at a higher speed

Answer:

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.