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A satellite is in a circular orbit around a planet . Its period of revolution is T, radius of the orbit is R, orbital velocity V and acceleration .a. , then

A

V=at and `a=V^2/R`

B

`V=(2piR)/T` and V=aT

C

`V=(2piR)/T` and `a=V^2/R`

D

`V=1/2aT^2`

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To solve the problem regarding a satellite in a circular orbit around a planet, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the parameters We have a satellite in a circular orbit with: - Period of revolution: \( T \) - Radius of the orbit: \( R \) - Orbital velocity: \( V \) - Acceleration: \( a \) ### Step 2: Calculate the orbital velocity \( V \) The orbital velocity of a satellite in a circular orbit can be calculated using the formula: \[ V = \frac{\text{Distance traveled in one revolution}}{\text{Time taken for one revolution}} = \frac{2\pi R}{T} \] This formula arises because the satellite travels a distance equal to the circumference of the orbit, which is \( 2\pi R \), in a time \( T \). ### Step 3: Calculate the centripetal acceleration \( a \) The centripetal acceleration \( a \) of an object moving in a circular path is given by the formula: \[ a = \frac{V^2}{R} \] This means that the acceleration is dependent on the square of the velocity divided by the radius of the orbit. ### Step 4: Substitute the expression for \( V \) into the acceleration formula We can substitute the expression for \( V \) from Step 2 into the acceleration formula: \[ a = \frac{(V)^2}{R} = \frac{\left(\frac{2\pi R}{T}\right)^2}{R} \] This simplifies to: \[ a = \frac{4\pi^2 R}{T^2} \] ### Conclusion From our calculations, we have: 1. The orbital velocity \( V = \frac{2\pi R}{T} \) 2. The centripetal acceleration \( a = \frac{V^2}{R} \) Thus, the correct option that describes the relationship between these quantities is: - Velocity: \( V = \frac{2\pi R}{T} \) - Acceleration: \( a = \frac{V^2}{R} \) ### Final Answer The correct option is the one that states: - Velocity is \( \frac{2\pi R}{T} \) and acceleration is \( \frac{V^2}{R} \). ---
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