A satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius R around earth, while a second satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius 1.02R. The percentage difference in the time periods of the two satellites is:
A satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius R around earth, while a second satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius 1.02R. The percentage difference in the time periods of the two satellites is:
Option 1 - <p>0.7</p>
Option 2 - <p>3.0</p>
Option 3 - <p>2.0</p>
Option 4 - <p>1.5</p>
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:
Time period of Satellite = T =
The percentage difference in the time periods of the two satellites =
= (0.03) * 100 = 3%
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