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A satellite orbits the earth at a height of R/5. What is its orbital speed?(a) [(2*G*M)/(R)]^1/2(b) [(G*M)/(R)]^1/2(c) [(G*M)/(7*R)]^1/2(d) [(5*G*M)/(6*R)]^1/2The question was posed to me in quiz.This key question is from Gravitation in division Gravitation of Physics – Class 11

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Correct choice is (d) [(5*G*M)/(6*R)]^1/2

Explanation: The orbital velocity of a satellite flying at a HEIGHTH” above the surface of the earth of radius “R” is:

V = [(G*M)/(R+h)]^1/2

Here, h = R/5

Therefore; v = [(5*G*M)/(6*R)]^1/2



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