If a ball is thrown from the satellite (assuming a small velocity relative to the satellite), its initial velocity relative to Earth will be very close to the satellite's orbital velocity. This new velocity vector will place the ball into its own orbit around the Earth. For a small throw velocity, this orbit will be very similar to the satellite's original orbit, including a similar time period.
A Ball thrown outside from an artificial satellite revolving round the Earth will:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1995 · Topic: Space (Orbital Mechanics and Kepler's Laws)
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Answer: D. Revolve round the Earth in the same orbit with the same time period as satellite
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