Q41 / 51 · JEE Advanced 2023 (Paper 1) · Physics

Two satellites P and Q are moving in different circular orbits around the Earth(radius R). The heights of P and Q from the Earth surface are hP and hQ, respectively, where hP=R3. The accelerations of P and Q due to Earth’s gravity are gP and gQ, respectively. If gPgQ=3625, what is the value of hQ?

  • Correct answer
    A
    3R5
  • B
    R6
  • C
    6R5
  • D
    5R5

Solution

Acceleration due to gravity at any height from the Earth's surface is given by, g=GMr2, where r=distance from the centre of the Earth.

Now, we can write

gPgQ=GMrP2GMrQ2⇒3625=rQrP2⇒rQrP=65⇒rQ=65×R+R3⇒R+hQ=85R⇒hQ=35R

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

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