A satellite is moving around a planet of radius R in a circular orbit of radius r. The speed of the satellite is v. Find the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the planet.
A satellite is moving around a planet of radius R in a circular orbit of radius r. The speed of the satellite is v. Find the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the planet.
Option 1 -
(v²r)/R²
Option 2 -
(v²r)/R²
Option 3 -
v²/r
Option 4 -
(v²R)/r²
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:v = √ (GM/r) (orbital speed)
⇒ GM = v²r ⇒ (GM/R²) = (v²r/R²) ⇒ g = (v²r/R²)
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