Two satellites of earth, S1 and S2 are moving in the same orbit. The mass of S1 is four times the mass of S2 . Which one of the following statements is true?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Since orbital velocity of satellite is \(v = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}}\), it does not depend upon the mass of the satellite. Therefore, both satellites will move with same speed.