A satellite is orbiting the earth in a circular orbit of radius r. Its period of…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A satellite is orbiting the earth in a circular orbit of radius r. Its period of revolution varies as
- \(\sqrt{r}\)
- r
- \(r^{9 / 2}\)
- r2
Answer
(C) r^ 9 / 2
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