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A satellite moves in a stable circular orbit round the earth if (where $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{H}}, \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}$ and $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{e}}$ are the horizontal velocity, critical velocity and escape velocity respectively)
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Options:
  • A $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{H}} < \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}$
  • B $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{H}}=\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{e}}$
  • C $V_H=V_c$
  • D $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{H}}>\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{e}}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $V_H=V_c$
Std.11|Ch- 5 | Subtopic-5.8

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