The ratio of the escape velocity of an earth satellite to its orbital velocity is very…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The ratio of the escape velocity of an earth satellite to its orbital velocity is very nearly equal to
- \(\sqrt{2}\)
- 2
- 1/2
- \(1 / \sqrt{2}\)
Answer
(A) 2
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