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Physics Gravitation Motion of Satellite MCQ (Single Correct)

Which one of the following statements regarding artificial satellite of the earth is incorrect

A
The orbital velocity depends on the mass of the satellite
B
A minimum velocity of 8 km/sec is required by a satellite to orbit quite close to the earth
C
The period of revolution is large if the radius of its orbit is large
D
The height of a geostationary satellite is about 36000 km from earth

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Orbital velocity of satellite is independent of mass of satellite.

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