When the satellite is stopped, its velocity becomes zero. Since it has no tangential velocity, it will fall radially towards Earth under gravity.
JEE Main 2023 — Physics Mechanics
A satellite is revolving around earth in a circular orbit. What will happen to its orbit if we suddenly stop it?
Verified 30 May 2026.
It will move in an elliptical orbit
It will fall freely towards earth
It will move in a parabolic path
It will remain stationary
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