Q72 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (10 Apr Shift 2) · Physics

The time period of a satellite, revolving above earth's surface at a height equal to R will be (Given g=π2 m s-2,R= radius of earth)

  • A
    2R
  • B
    8R
  • Correct answer
    C

    32R

  • D
    4R

Solution

The velocity of the satellite revolving round the Earth at a height r from the centre of the Earth is given by

v=GMr   ...1

The formula to calculate the time period in the circular orbit is given by

T=2πrv   ...2

In this case: r=R+R=2R

Substitute the expression for the velocity from equation (1) into equation (2) and simplify to obtain the required time period.

T=2πrGMr=2π×2RgR2=4πR2πR=42R=32R

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

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