Statement I: For a satellite revolving very near to the earth's surface the time period of revolution is given by `1 h 24` min.
Statement II: The period of revolution of a satellite depends only upon its height above the earth's surface.

Options

A. Statement I is True, Statement II is True: Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.
B. Statement I is True, Statement II is True: Statement II is Not a correct explanation for Statement I.
C. Statement I is True, Statement II is False.
D. Statement I is False, Statement II is True.

Answer

A

Explanation

The time period of the satellite which is very near to the earth is given by `T=2pi sqrt(R/g)~~84 min =1h 24 min`