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Two satellites of mass and are revolving in two circular orbits of radii and around an imaginary planet, on the surface of with gravitational force is inversely proportional to distance from its centre. The ratio of orbital speed of satellite is :

A

B

C

D

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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is A)

from the figure, centripetal force,



The orbital speed of 1st satellite is

. . . .(1)

The orbital speed of 2nd satellite,


. . . . .(2)

Ratio

The correct option is A.

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