Home
Class 11
PHYSICS
Two satellites of earth, S1 andS2 aremov...

Two satellites of earth, `S_1` and`S_2` aremoving inthe same orbit.The mass of `S_1` is four times the mass of `S_2`. Which oneofthe following statements s true?

A

The kinetic energies of the two satellites are equal

B

The time period of `S_1` is four times that of `S_2`.

C

The potential energies of earth satellites in the two cases are equal.

D

`S_1` and `S_2` are moving with the same speed.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • BULK MATTER

    SARAS PUBLICATION|Exercise EXAMPLE|43 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE?

Knowledge Check

  • Two satellites of earth S_(1)andS_(2) are moving in the same orbit. If the mass of S_(1) is four times the mass of S_(2) then which one of the following statements is true?

    A
    The potential energies of earth and satellite in both cases are equal.
    B
    The kinetic energies of two satellites are equal.
    C
    The time period of `S_(1)` is four times the time period of `S_(2)`.
    D
    Satellites `S_(1)andS_(2)` are moving with same speed.

  • Two satellites of earth S_(1)andS_(2) are moving in the same orbit. If the mass of S_(1) is four times the mass of S_(2) then which one of the following statements is true?

    A
    The potential energies of earth and satellite in both cases are equal.
    B
    The kinetic energies of two satellites are equal.
    C
    The time period of `S_(1)` is four times the time period of `S_(2)`.
    D
    Satellites `S_(1)andS_(2)` are moving with same speed.

  • A satellite S is moving in an elliptical orbit around the Earth. The mass of the satellite is very small compared to the mass of the Earth.Then, which one of the following statements is correct?

    A
    the linear momentum of S remains constant in the magnitude
    B
    the acceleration of S is always directed towards the centre of the Earth.
    C
    the angular momentum of S about the centre of the Earth changes in direction, but its magnitude remains constant
    D
    the total mechanical energy of S varies periodically with time

    • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    Which of the following statements (s) is /are corrects?

    Two satellites A and B move round the earth in the same orbit. The mass of B is twice the mass of A.

    Which of the following is most abundant in earth’s crust?

    Let T be the line passing through the points P(-2,\ 7) and Q(2,\ -5) . Let F_1 be the set of all pairs of circles (S_1,\ S_2) such that T is tangent to S_1 at P and tangent to S_2 at Q , and also such that S_1 and S_2 touch each other at a point, say, M . Let E_1 be the set representing the locus of M as the pair (S_1,\ S_2) varies in F_1 . Let the set of all straight lines segments joining a pair of distinct points of E_1 and passing through the point R(1,\ 1) be F_2 . Let E_2 be the set of the mid-points of the line segments in the set F_2 . Then, which of the following statement(s) is (are) TRUE? The point (-2,\ 7) lies in E_1 (b) The point (4/5,7/5) does NOT lie in E_2 (c) The point (1/2,\ 1) lies in E_2 (d) The point (0,3/2) does NOT lie in E_1

    A satellite S is moving in an elliptical orbit around the Earth. The mass of the satellite is very small compared to the mass of the Earth.Then, which one of the following statements is correct?

    Home
    Profile