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An Earth satellite of mass 'm' revolves at a height 'h' from the surface of the Earth. If 'R' is the radius and 'g' is the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the Earth, then the velocity of the satellite is given by- (Give a detailed procedure of getting the answer as well as the correct option)- a) b) c) d) |
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Answer» Earth = Macceleration due to gravity on surface of Earth = gmass of satellite = maltitude of satellite above Earth's surface = hEarth's radius = Rdistance of satellite from CENTER of Earth = R + hFor any satellite to go around in a circular orbit, there should be a CENTRIPETAL force that MAKES it go around in a circle. For a satellite, this force is supplied by the gravitational force of attraction (Newton's law). let v = linear velocity of satellite ALONG the circular orbit.Option C.Actually the orbit is an elliptical orbit with very small deviation from circle. However, for a simple SOLUTION, we assume it as a circular orbit. |
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