A satellite orbiting the circular orbit of radius R completes one revolution in 3 h. If…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A satellite orbiting the circular orbit of radius R completes one revolution in 3 h. If orbital radius of geostationary satellite is 36000 km, the orbital radius R of satellite is:
- 6000 km
- 9000 km
- 12000 km
- 15000 km
Answer
(B) 9000 km
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