JEE Main 2021 — Gravitation Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Evening Shift
Question
A geostationary satellite is orbiting around an arbitrary planet 'P' at a height of 11R above the surface of 'P', R being the radius of 'P'. The time period of another satellite in hours at a height of 2R from the surface of 'P' is _________. 'P' has the time period of 24 hours.
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Correct answer
A3
Step-by-step explanation
From Kepler's law
T = 3 sec
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