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The period of a satellite in a circular orbit of radius `R` is `T`, the period of another satellite in a circular orbit of radius `4R` isA. 64hrsB. 32hrsC. 16 hrsD. 8 hrs

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Radius of orbit of the first satellite
`R_(1)=R`
Time period of the first satellite T=4 hrs. and radius of orbit of second satellite =4r
Time period of satellite is given by
`T prop r^(3/2)`
hence `(T_(2))/(T_(1))=((r_(2))/(r_(1)))^(3/2)=((4r)/r)^(3/2) =8`
`T_(2)=8xx4=32 ` hours


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