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A satellite `X` moves round the earth in a circular orbit of radius `R`. If another satellite `Y` of the same mass moves round the earth in a circular orbit of radius `4R`, then the speed of `X` is ____________ times that of `Y`.

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To solve the problem, we need to find the relationship between the speeds of two satellites, X and Y, orbiting the Earth at different radii. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Information:** - Satellite X orbits at a radius \( R \). - Satellite Y orbits at a radius \( 4R \). - Both satellites have the same mass. 2. **Use the Formula for Orbital Speed:** The orbital speed \( v \) 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, and \( r \) is the radius of the orbit. 3. **Calculate the Speed of Satellite X:** For satellite X, which orbits at radius \( R \): \[ v_X = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}} \] 4. **Calculate the Speed of Satellite Y:** For satellite Y, which orbits at radius \( 4R \): \[ v_Y = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{4R}} = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{R}} = \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}} = \frac{1}{2} v_X \] 5. **Find the Ratio of Speeds:** To find how many times the speed of satellite X is compared to satellite Y, we take the ratio: \[ \frac{v_X}{v_Y} = \frac{v_X}{\frac{1}{2} v_X} = 2 \] 6. **Conclusion:** The speed of satellite X is 2 times that of satellite Y. ### Final Answer: The speed of \( X \) is **2 times** that of \( Y**.
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