Gravitation Question 307
Question: A satellite A of mass m is at a distance of r from the surface of the earth. Another satellite B of mass 2m is at a distance of 2r from the earth’s centre. Their time periods are in the ratio of
Options:
A) 1:2
B) 1:16
C) 1:32
D) $ [1:2\sqrt{2}] $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- Time period does not depend on the mass. Also, $ [T^{2}] $
