Imagine a light planet revolving around a massive star in a circular orbit of radius R…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Gravitation
Imagine a light planet revolving around a massive star in a circular orbit of radius R with a period of revolution T. If the gravitational force of attraction between the planet and the star is proportional to R-5/2 then T2 is proportional to
- R3.75
- R3.5
- R3.0
- R1.5
Answer
(B) R 3.5
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