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The time period of an earth satellite in circular orbit is independent of
PhysicsGravitationJEE MainJEE Main 2004
Options:
  • A
    the mass of the satellite
  • B
    radius of its orbit
  • C
    both the mass and radius of the orbit
  • D
    neither the mass of the satellite nor the radius of its orbit.
Solution:
1816 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
the mass of the satellite
The time period of satellite is given by
$$
T=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{(\mathrm{R}+\mathrm{h})^3}{\mathrm{GM}}}
$$
where, $\mathrm{R}+\mathrm{h}=$ radius of orbit satellite, $\mathrm{M}=$ mass of earth.

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