The time period of an earth satellite in circular orbit is independent of
- (A)the mass of the satellite✓ Correct
- (B)radius of its orbit
- (C)both the mass and radius of the orbit
- (D)neither the mass of the satellite nor the radius of its orbit.
Answer: (A)
Solution
The period of a circular orbit is , built from the orbital radius and the mass of the Earth. The satellite's own mass does not enter this expression at all, so the time period does not depend on the mass of the satellite.
JEE Main · 2004 · 24 Apr 2004 · Offline · Single correct option