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The orbit of geostationary satellite is circular, the time period of satellite depends on

(i) mass  of the satellite

(ii) mass of the earth

(iii) radius of the orbit

(iv) height of the satellite from the surface of earth

Which of the following correct?

a)

(i) only

b)

(i) and (ii)

c)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

d)

(ii), (iii) and (iv)



Question ID - 55189 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

The orbit of geostationary satellite is circular, the time period of satellite depends on

(i) mass  of the satellite

(ii) mass of the earth

(iii) radius of the orbit

(iv) height of the satellite from the surface of earth

Which of the following correct?

a)

(i) only

b)

(i) and (ii)

c)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

d)

(ii), (iii) and (iv)

1 Answer
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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

Time period of satellite

 where R  is radius of the orbit,  is the height of satellite from the earth’s surface.

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