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QAIPMT-2007-Ph-2352: NEET 2007 Physics - Class 11 AIPMT-2007-Ph-2352 Solution: Two satellites of earth, \(S_1\) and \(S_2\) are moving in the…

Two satellites of earth, S1S_1 and S2S_2 are moving in the same orbit. The mass of S1S_1 is four times the mass of S2S_2. Which one of the following statements is true?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A The potential energies of earth and satellite in the two cases are equal.
  • B S1S_1 and S2S_2 are moving with the same speed.
  • C The kinetic energies of the two satellites are equal.
  • D The time period of S1S_1 is four times that of S2S_2.

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Since orbital velocity of satellite is v = G M r it does not depend upon the mass of the satellite. Therefore, both satellites will move with same speed.

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