A satellite revolves very near to the Earth surface. Its speed should be around:
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A satellite revolves very near to the Earth surface. Its speed should be around:
- 5 km/s
- 8 km/s
- 2 km/s
- 11 km/s
Answer
(B) 8 km/s
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