A satellite is in a circular orbit of radius R. Its frequency of revolution around the…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A satellite is in a circular orbit of radius R. Its frequency of revolution around the Earth varies with the orbital radius R as
- \(R^{-1}\)
- \(\mathrm{R}^{-1 / 2}\)
- \(R^{-2}\)
- \(\mathrm{R}^{-3 / 2}\)
Answer
(D) R ^ -3 / 2
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