The orbital velocity of a satellite at point B with radius 
is v. The radius of point A is 
. If the orbit is increased in radial distance so that 
becomes 
find the orbital velocity at ( 
)
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Using conservation of angular momentum
.
As 
is orbital velocity.
and 
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
A satellite is rotating around a planet in the orbit of radius with time period T. If gravitationa…
Two particles of equal mass m go around a circle of radius R under the action of their mutual gravi…
If the gravitational force had varied as instead of , the potential energy of a particle at a dis…
The angular velocity of rotation of a star (of mass M and radius R), at which the matter starts to …
A mass m is at a distance x from one end of a uniform rod of length L and mass M. The gravitational…
An asteroid of mass is approaching earth, initially at a distance of with speed . It hits the ea…