Imagine a light planet revolving around a very massive star in a circular orbit of radius…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
Imagine a light planet revolving around a very 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
- T 2 is proportional to R3
- T 2 is proportional to R7/2
- T 2 is proportional to R3/2
- T 2 is proportional to R7/3.
Answer
(B) T 2 is proportional to R 7/2
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