Manipal MET2017PhysicsGravitation
A geo-stationary satellite is orbiting the earth at height of 6 R above the surface of the earth, R being the radius of earth. The time period of another satellite at a height of 2.5 R from the surface of the earth is
Options
- A10 h
- B6 / 2 h
- C6 h
- D6 2 h
Correct answer
D. 6 2 h
Step-by-step solution
Distance of the satellite from the centre are 7 R and 3.5 R respectively. gathered T₂ T₁ = ( R₂ R₁ )^ 3 / 2 T₂=24 [ 3.5 R 7 R ]^ 3 / 2 =6 2 ~h gathered