JEE Main 2004 — Gravitation Question with Solution
From: AIEEE 2004
Question
A satellite of mass revolves around the earth of radius at a height from its surface. If is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth, the orbital speed of the satellite is
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Correct answer
D
Step-by-step explanation
Gravitational force applied on the satellite,
=
For satellite, gravitational force = centripetal force
where is the orbital speed of satellite.
also
=
For satellite, gravitational force = centripetal force
where is the orbital speed of satellite.
also
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