MHT CET Physics question

Two satellites of masses 'm' and '4m' are revolving in a same orbit around the earth. Which one of the following statements is correct? [MHT-CET 2023]

(A)They have same kinetic energy
(B)They have same potential energy
(C)They have periods in the ratio 1:4
(D)They have same periodCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

is independent of the satellite's mass, so the periods are equal, whereas the kinetic energy

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