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Two earth-satellite are revolving in the same circular orbit round the centre of the earth. They must have the same

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mass

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angular momentum

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kinetic enrgy

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velocity

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the properties of two Earth satellites revolving in the same circular orbit around the center of the Earth. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: We have two satellites orbiting the Earth in the same circular orbit. We need to determine what physical quantity they must have in common. 2. **Relevant Formula**: The orbital velocity \( v \) of a satellite in a circular orbit is given by the formula: \[ v = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}} \] where: - \( G \) is the gravitational constant, - \( M \) is the mass of the Earth, - \( r \) is the radius of the orbit (distance from the center of the Earth to the satellite). 3. **Identifying Constants**: Since both satellites are in the same orbit, they share the same radius \( r \). The mass of the Earth \( M \) and the gravitational constant \( G \) are also constants. 4. **Calculating Velocity**: Since \( G \), \( M \), and \( r \) are the same for both satellites, the orbital velocity \( v \) for both satellites will be the same. Thus, we can conclude: \[ v_1 = v_2 \] 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the two satellites must have the same orbital velocity. ### Final Answer: The two Earth satellites must have the same **orbital velocity**. ---
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