Two satellites of masses of `m_(1)` and `m_(2)(m_(1)gtm_(2))` are revolving round the earth in circular orbits of radius `r_(1)` and `r_(2)(r_(1)gtr_(2))` respectively. Which of the following statements is true regarding their speeds `v_(1)` and `v_(2)`?

Options

A. `v_(1) = v_(2)`
B. `v_(1) lt v_(2)`
C. `v_(1 gt v_(2)`
D. `(v_(1))/(r_(1))=(v_(2))/(r_(2))`

Answer

B

Explanation

`v=sqrt((GM)/r)` if `r_(1) gt r_(2)` then `v_(1) lt v_(2)`
Orbital speed of satellite does not depend upon the mass of the satellite.