MHT CET20228 Aug 2022Morning ShiftPhysicsGravitationActual
A satellite S₁ of mass m is moving in an orbit of radius r . Another satellite S₂ of mass 2 ~m is moving in an orbit of radius 2 r . The ratio of time period of satellite S₂ to that of S₁ is
Options
- A2:1
- B1:8
- C1:4
- D2 2 : 1
Correct answer
D. 2 2 : 1
Step-by-step solution
According to Kepler's Law of periods: T^2 R^3 Therefore, T₂ T₁ = ( 2 r r )^ 3 2 = 2 2 1