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A satellite is orbiting just above the surface of the earth with period T. If d is the density of the earth and G is the universal constant of gravitation, the quantity 3πGd represents :
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Options:
  • A T
  • B T
  • C T2
  • D T3
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The correct answer is: T2

The formula to calculate the mass of the Earth considering it a sphere is given by

M=43πR3d   ...1

The formula to calculate the time period of revolution of the satellite can be written as

T=2πR3GM   ...2

Substitute the expression for the mass from equation (1) into equation (2) and simplify to obtain the expression for the required quantity.

T=2πR3G43πR3d=2π34πGd=12π24πGd=3πGd3πGd=T2

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