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PhysicsGravitationSatellite MotionMedium2 minPYQ_2021
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A geostationary satellite is orbiting around an arbitrary planetPat a height of11Rabove the surface ofP,Rbeing the radius ofP. The time period of another satellite in hours at a height of2Rfrom the surface ofPis ________ has the time period of24 hours.

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

T∝R3/2

24 T=12R3R3/2⇒T=3 hr

Stream:JEESubject:PhysicsTopic:GravitationSubtopic:Satellite Motion
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2021

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