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`S_(1)` and `S_(2)` are two satellites of radii R and 9R revolving around a planet P in circular orbits. If speed of `S_(1)` is 6V, then how many times the speed of `S_(2)` is greater than speed of `S_(2)` ?

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To solve the problem, we need to find the relationship between the speeds of the two satellites \( S_1 \) and \( S_2 \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Orbital Velocity**: The orbital velocity \( v \) of a satellite in a circular orbit around a planet is given by the formula: \[ v = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}} \] where \( G \) is the gravitational constant, \( M \) is the mass of the planet, and \( r \) is the radius of the orbit. 2. **Calculate Velocity of Satellite \( S_1 \)**: For satellite \( S_1 \) with radius \( R \): \[ v_1 = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}} \] According to the problem, the speed of \( S_1 \) is given as \( 6V \). Thus, we can write: \[ v_1 = 6V \] 3. **Calculate Velocity of Satellite \( S_2 \)**: For satellite \( S_2 \) with radius \( 9R \): \[ v_2 = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{9R}} = \frac{1}{3} \sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}} = \frac{1}{3} v_1 \] 4. **Relate \( v_1 \) and \( v_2 \)**: From the previous step, we have: \[ v_2 = \frac{1}{3} v_1 \] Substituting \( v_1 = 6V \): \[ v_2 = \frac{1}{3} \times 6V = 2V \] 5. **Finding the Ratio of Speeds**: Now, we need to find how many times the speed of \( S_1 \) is greater than the speed of \( S_2 \): \[ \frac{v_1}{v_2} = \frac{6V}{2V} = 3 \] ### Final Answer: The speed of satellite \( S_1 \) is 3 times greater than the speed of satellite \( S_2 \). ---

To solve the problem, we need to find the relationship between the speeds of the two satellites \( S_1 \) and \( S_2 \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Orbital Velocity**: The orbital velocity \( v \) of a satellite in a circular orbit around a planet is given by the formula: \[ v = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}} ...
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