A geostationary satellite is orbiting the earth at a height of 6R above the surface of…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A geostationary satellite is orbiting the earth at a height of 6R above the surface of the earth; R being the radius of the earth. What will be the time period of another satellite at a height 2.5 R from the surface of the earth?
- \(6 \sqrt{2}\) hours
- \(6 \sqrt{2.5}\)hours
- \(6 \sqrt{3}\)hours
- 12 hours
Answer
(A) 6 2 hours
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