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Two satellites of equal masses, which can be considered as particles are orbiting the earth at different heights. Will their moment of inertia be same or different ?

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Moments of inertia of the two satellites will be different. This is because, `I = mass xx (disatnce)^(2)`. For the satellite revolving at a greater height, distance from the axis of rotation is larger. Therefore, its moment of inertia is larger.
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