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How long will a satellite, placed in a circular orbit of radius that is `(1/4)^(th)` the radius of a geostationary satellite, take to complete one revolution around the earth?

A

12 hours

B

6 hours

C

3 hours

D

4 hours

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The correct Answer is:
C
`(T_1)/(T_2)=((r_1)/(r_2))^(3/2)=(4)^(3/2)`
`rArrT_2=24/8=3` hours
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