Gravitation Question 259
Question: A geo-stationary satellite is orbiting the earth at a height of 6 R above the surface of earth, R being the radius of earth. The time period of another satellite at a height of 2.5 R from the surface of earth is [UPSEAT 2002; AMU (Med.) 2002; Pb. PET 2003]
Options:
A) 10 hr
B)
C) 6 hr
D)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Distances of the satellite from the centre are 7R and 3.5R respectively.
