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Question
The time period of an earth satellite in circular orbit is independent of
Options
A.the mass of the satellite
B.radius of its orbit
C.both the mass and radius of the orbit
D.neither the mass of the satellite nor the radius of its orbit.
Solution
The time period of satellite is given by
T = 2 π
where, R + h = radius of orbit satellite, M = mass of earth.
T = 2 π
where, R + h = radius of orbit satellite, M = mass of earth.
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