AP EAMCET202316 May 2023Morning ShiftPhysicsGravitationActual
The time period of a 1500 ~kg satellite is equal to the time period of rotation of the earth. The altitude of the satellite is nearly
Options
- A42,211 ~km
- B35,840 ~km
- C6,400 ~km
- D13,800 ~km
Correct answer
B. 35,840 ~km
Step-by-step solution
Mass of satellite, m =1500 ~kg Time period of satellite, T =26 60 60=93,600 sec aligned & T =2 R ^3 GM & R ^3= T ^2 GM 4 ^2 & Altitude, A = ( T ^2 GM 4 ^2 )^ 1 3 - R aligned