The time period of an Earth satellite in circular orbit is independent of
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The time period of an Earth satellite in circular orbit is independent of
- The mass of the satellite
- Radius of its orbit
- Both the mass and radius of the orbit
- Neither the mass of the satellite nor the radius of its orbit
Answer
(A) The mass of the satellite
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