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An artificial satellite relolves around a planet for which gravitational force (F) varies with distance r from its centres as `F prop r^(2)` If `v_(0)` its orbital speed , then

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`v_(0) prop r^(-1//2)`

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`v_(0)prop r^(3//2)`

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`v_(0) prop r^(3//2)`

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`v_(0) prop r`

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the relationship between the gravitational force acting on the satellite and its orbital speed. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Gravitational Force**: The problem states that the gravitational force \( F \) varies with distance \( r \) from the center of the planet as: \[ F \propto r^2 \] This means we can express the gravitational force as: \[ F = k \cdot r^2 \] where \( k \) is a constant of proportionality. 2. **Centripetal Force Requirement**: For a satellite in circular motion, the gravitational force provides the necessary centripetal force to keep the satellite in orbit. The centripetal force \( F_c \) is given by: \[ F_c = \frac{m v_0^2}{r} \] where \( m \) is the mass of the satellite and \( v_0 \) is its orbital speed. 3. **Equating Forces**: Since the gravitational force is providing the centripetal force, we can set the two forces equal to each other: \[ k \cdot r^2 = \frac{m v_0^2}{r} \] 4. **Rearranging the Equation**: To find an expression for \( v_0^2 \), we can rearrange the equation: \[ k \cdot r^3 = m v_0^2 \] Thus, we can express \( v_0^2 \) as: \[ v_0^2 = \frac{k}{m} \cdot r^3 \] 5. **Finding Orbital Speed**: Taking the square root of both sides gives us the expression for the orbital speed \( v_0 \): \[ v_0 = \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} \cdot r^{3/2} \] 6. **Identifying the Relationship**: Since \( \frac{k}{m} \) is a constant, we can express \( v_0 \) in terms of \( r \): \[ v_0 \propto r^{3/2} \] This indicates that the orbital speed \( v_0 \) varies with the distance \( r \) from the center of the planet as \( r^{3/2} \). ### Conclusion: The correct relationship is: \[ v_0 \propto r^{3/2} \]
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