A satellite in a circular orbit of radius R has a period of 4 hours. Another satellite with
orbital radius 3R around the same planet will have a period (in hours)
A
16
B
4
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
From Kepler's third law,
or,
or, hours.
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