Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Gravitation

Question:

Two satellites of masses m1 and m2 (m1 > m2) are revolving round the earth in circular orbits of radii r1 and r2 (r1 > r2) respectively. Which of the following statements is true regarding their speeds v1 and v2 ?

Options:

v1 = v2

v1 < v2

v1 > v2

(v1/r1) = (v2/r2)

Correct Answer:

v1 < v2

Explanation:

$v=\sqrt{\frac{G M}{r}}$ ; M = mass of earth

$\Rightarrow \frac{v_1}{v_2}=\sqrt{\frac{r_2}{r_1}}<1$