Two satellites of earth `S_(1)` and `S_(2)` are moving in the same orbit. The mass of `S_(1)` is four times the mass of `S_(2)`. Which one of the following statements is true?

Options

A. The time period of `S_(1)` is four times that of `S_(2)`
B. The potential energies of earth and satellite in the two casses are equal
C. `S_(1)` and `S_(2)` are moving with the same speed
D. The kinetic energies of the two satellite are equal

Answer

C

Explanation

Speed is independent of mass of satellite