JEE MainPhysicsGravitationMCQ+4 / −1
A geostationary satellite is orbiting around an arbitrary planet 'P' at a height of 11R above the surface of 'P', R being the radius of 'P'. The time period of another satellite in hours at a height of 2R from the surface of 'P' is . 'P' has the time period of 24 hours.
- A3
- B5
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
- Use the geostationary condition
For a geostationary satellite, the orbital time period equals the rotation period of the planet:
It is given that this satellite is at a height of above the surface.
So its distance from the center of the planet is:
- Find the radius of the second satellite's orbit
The second satellite is at a height of above the surface, so:
- Apply Kepler's third law for satellites around the same planet
For satellites orbiting the same planet,
Hence,
Substitute the values:
Taking square root,
- Match with the options
Thus, the time period of the second satellite is:
So the correct option is A.
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