A satellite is moving around the earth with speed v in a circular orbit of radius r . If…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A satellite is moving around the earth with speed v in a circular orbit of radius r. If the orbit radius is decreased by 1%, its speed will
- Increase by 1%
- Increase by 0.5%
- Decrease by 1%
- Decrease by 0.5%
Answer
(B) Increase by 0.5%
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