The time period of satellite in a circular orbit of radius is . The period of another satellite in a circular orbit of radius 9 R is:
- (A)12 T
- (B)9 T
- (C)27 T✓ Correct
- (D)3 T
Answer: (C)
Solution
Gravity supplies the centripetal force for a circular orbit, , which gives . Hence
The period of the satellite in the orbit of radius is .
The period of the satellite in the orbit of radius is .
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