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JEE Main 2021Gravitation Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Morning Shift

Question

Consider two satellites S1 and S2 with periods of revolution 1 hr. and 8 hr. respectively revolving around a planet in circular orbits. The ratio of angular velocity of satellite S1 to the angular velocity of satellite S2 is :

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Correct answer
B8 : 1

Step-by-step explanation

Given, period of revolution of first satellite,

T1 = 1h

Period of revolution of second satellite,

T2 = 8h



We know that,





or

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