Q112 / 200 · NEET 2023 (All India) · Physics

A satellite is orbiting just above the surface of the earth with period T. If d is the density of the earth and G is the universal constant of gravitation, the quantity 3πGd represents :

  • A
    T
  • B
    T
  • Correct answer
    C
    T2
  • D
    T3

Solution

The formula to calculate the mass of the Earth considering it a sphere is given by

M=43πR3d   ...1

The formula to calculate the time period of revolution of the satellite can be written as

T=2πR3GM   ...2

Substitute the expression for the mass from equation (1) into equation (2) and simplify to obtain the expression for the required quantity.

T=2πR3G43πR3d=2π34πGd=12π24πGd=3πGd⇒3πGd=T2

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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