The time period of an earth satellite in circular orbit is independent of (A) the mass of the satellite (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. ?
priya singh
12 Years agoGrade 12
2 Answers
Saurabh Koranglekar
6 Years ago
Arun
6 Years ago
Time period of earth satellite
T=2πGMR3
M→ mass of earth
R→ radius of earth
G→ Gravitational constant
So, It is independent of mass of satellite
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