NEET2007PhysicsGravitationActual
Two satellites of earth, S ₁ and S ₂ are moving in the same orbit. The mass of S₁ of four times the mass of S₂ . Which one of the following statements is true?
Options
- AThe potential energies of earth and satellite in the two cases are equal.
- BS₁ and S₂ are moving with the same speed
- CThe kinetic energies of the two satellites are equal
- DThe time period of S₁ is four times that of S₂ .
Correct answer
B. S₁ and S₂ are moving with the same speed
Step-by-step solution
K . E .= G M m 2 r Kinetic energies are unequal aligned & T = 2 r^ 3 / 2 G M & Time period are equal & P.E. =- G M m r & Potential energies are unequal & V= G M r & orbital speeds are equal. aligned