A satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius R around the earth. A second…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius R around the earth. A second satellite is launched into an orbit of radius 1.01R. The period of the second satellite is longer than that of the first by approximately
- 0.5%
- 1.0%
- 1.5%
- 3.0%
Answer
(C) 1.5%
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