NEETPhysicsGravitation
A satellite is moving round the earth in a circular orbit. The following statements are given :- (i) It is moving with a constant velocity. (ii) It has no acceleration. (iii) It's angular momentum w.r.t. centre of the earth remains conserved. (iv) Its distance from center must be equal to ( 2 ) times of earth's radius. The correct option is :-
Options
- Ai & ii are true
- Bi, iii & iv are true
- Conly iii is true
- Di & iv are true
Correct answer
C. only iii is true
Step-by-step solution
Satellite in circular orbit has constant speed, but not constant velocity and it will have centripetal acceleration.