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The Time Period of an Earth-satellite in Circular Orbit is Independent - Physics

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Question

The time period of an earth-satellite in circular orbit is independent of

Options

  • the mass of the satellite

  • radius of the orbit

  • none of them

  • both of them.

MCQ

Solution

the mass of the satellite

The time period of an earth-satellite in circular orbit is independent of the mass of the satellite, but depends on the radius of the orbit.

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Chapter 11: Gravitation - MCQ [Page 225]

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HC Verma Concepts of Physics Vol. 1 [English] Class 11 and 12
Chapter 11 Gravitation
MCQ | Q 10 | Page 225

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