Two satellites, A and B have masses m and 2m respectively. A is in a circular orbit of radius R, And B is in a circular orbit of radius R, and B is in a circular orbit of radius 2R around the earth. The ratio of their kinetic energies, TA/TB, is:
Question ID - 50806 | SaraNextGen Top Answer Two satellites, A and B have masses m and 2m respectively. A is in a circular orbit of radius R, And B is in a circular orbit of radius R, and B is in a circular orbit of radius 2R around the earth. The ratio of their kinetic energies, TA/TB, is:
Two satellites, A and B have masses m and 2m respectively. A is in a circular orbit of radius R, And B is in a circular orbit of radius R, and B is in a circular orbit of radius 2R around the earth. The ratio of their kinetic energies, TA/TB, is:
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Answer Key / Explanation : (1) -
Orbital velocity V = 
TA = 
mA
TB = 
mB 
⇒ 
= 
⇒ 
= 1
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