Home
Class 12
PHYSICS
Two satellites of mass m and 9m are orbi...

Two satellites of mass m and 9m are orbiting a planet in orbits of radius R.Their periods of revolution will be in the ratio of

A

`9:1`

B

`3:1`

C

`1:1`

D

`1:3`

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C
Time period is satellite is independent of mass of satellite. So `(T_(1))/(T_(2))=1`.
Hence correct choice is (c ).
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • GRAVITATION

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise Multiple Choice Questions (LEVEL-III Questions From AIEEE/JEE Examination)|6 Videos

  • ELECTROSTATICS

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise RECENT COMPETITIVE QUESTIONS |39 Videos

  • HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise Recent Competitve Questions|17 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

An artificial satellite is revolving round a planet of mass M and radius R in a circular orbit of radius 'r' . If its period of revolution T obeys Kepler's law i.e. T^(2)propr^(3). What is relation for the period of revolution in terms of R,r and "g" the accelerations due to gravity on the planet ?