MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 An astronaut is repairing a satellite in space, which is in circular orbit. Which of the following is correct if the astronaut mistakenly leaves his screwdriver outside the satellite after his repairs are complete?
    		 

    A

    		 The screwdriver falls directly to Earth

    B

    		 The screwdriver will fly off into space tangentially

    C

    		 The screwdriver will continue in orbit at the same speed as the satellite

    D

    		 The screwdriver will continue in orbit at a speed slower than the satellite



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