Two satellites A and B of masses m 1 and m 2 (m 1 = 2m 2 ) are moving in circular orbits…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
Two satellites A and B of masses m1 and m2 (m1 = 2m2) are moving in circular orbits of radii r1 and r2 (r1 = 4r2), respectively, around the earth. If their periods are TA and TB, then the ratio TA/TB is
- 4
- 16
- 2
- 8
Answer
(D) 8
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