Q41 / 51 · JEE Advanced 2023 (Paper 1) · Physics
Two satellites and are moving in different circular orbits around the Earth(radius ). The heights of and from the Earth surface are and , respectively, where . The accelerations of and due to Earth’s gravity are and , respectively. If , what is the value of ?
Two satellites and are moving in different circular orbits around the Earth(radius ). The heights of and from the Earth surface are and , respectively, where . The accelerations of and due to Earth’s gravity are and , respectively. If , what is the value of ?
- Correct answerA
- B
- C
- D
Solution
Acceleration due to gravity at any height from the Earth's surface is given by, , where distance from the centre of the Earth.
Now, we can write
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.