An Artificial Satellite of the Earth Releases a Bomb

question 23

Multiple Choice

An artificial satellite of the Earth releases a bomb. Neglecting air resistance, the bomb will:

• A) strike Earth under the satellite at the instant of release
• B) strike Earth under the satellite at the instant of impact
• C) strike Earth ahead of the satellite at the instant of impact
• D) strike Earth behind the satellite at the instant of impact
• E) never strikes Earth

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