An earth satellite is in circular orbit at a height R (R- radius of the earth) above the surface of the earth. If the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the earth is g, the period of rotation of the satellite is:

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17) An earth satellite is in circular orbit at a height R (R – radius of the earth) above the surface
of the earth. If the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the earth is g, the period of
rotation of the satellite is:
(A) 27R/2g
(B) 27R/g
(C) 27/g/R
(D) 27 /8R/g
Transcribed Image Text:17) An earth satellite is in circular orbit at a height R (R – radius of the earth) above the surface of the earth. If the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the earth is g, the period of rotation of the satellite is: (A) 27R/2g (B) 27R/g (C) 27/g/R (D) 27 /8R/g
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