A satellite is revolving around the Earth in a circular orbit. The following statements…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A satellite is revolving around the Earth in a circular orbit. The following statements are given
- It is moving with a constant velocity.
- It suffers no acceleration.
- Its angular momentum with respect to the Earth remains conserved.
- Its distance from the centre must be equal to \(\sqrt{2}\) times of the Earth's radius.
The correct option is
- (i) and (ii) are true
- (i), (iii) and (iv) are true
- only (iii) is true
- (i) and (iv) are true
Answer
(C) only (iii) is true
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