Two satellites of masses m and 3 m revolve around the earth in circular orbits of radii respectively. The ratio of orbital speeds of the satellites respectively is :
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
The orbital speed depends only on the orbital radius, not on the satellite's own mass, so . For radii and , . The ratio of orbital speeds is .
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