Gravitation Question 360
Question: A satellite can be in a geostationary orbit around earth at a distance r from the centre. If the angular velocity of earth about its axis doubles, a satellite can now be in a geostationary orbit around earth if its distance from the centre is
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Angular speed of earth = angular speed of geostationary satellite. If
