Test SeriesFree PYQsExamsPricing

MHT CET Physics question

PhysicsGravitationMHT CET

A satellite is moving around the earth with speed v in a circular orbit of radius r. If the orbit radius is decreased by 1%, its speed will [MP PET 1996, MP PET 1999, MP PET 2002]

Answer: (B)

Solution

, so a 1% decrease in r gives about a 0.5% increase in v; the speed

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-060042