Gravitation Question 264
Question: If the gravitational force between two objects were proportional to 1/R (and not as where R is separation between them, then a particle in circular orbit under such a force would have its orbital speed v proportional to [CBSE PMT 1994; JIPMER 2001, 02]
Options:
A)
B)
C)
D) 1/R
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Gravitational force provides the required centripetal force for orbiting the satellite
because