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An object weighs `10 N` at north pole of Earth. In a geostationary satellite distance `7 R` from centre of Earth (of radius `R`), what will be its (a) true weight (b) apparent weight?

A

0 N, 0N

B

0.2N,0

C

0.2N.9.8N

D

0.2N,0.2N

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The correct Answer is:
B
`g'=(GM)/((R+h)^(2))=(g)/(49),w'=(mg)/(49)=(10)/(49)=0.20N`
Arrarent weight of the rotating satellite is zero because satellite is in free fall state.
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