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Physics Gravitation NCERT MCQ (Single Correct)

If the orbital velocity of moon is increased by 41.4% of its present value, then the

A
Moon will orbit around Earth with double velocity
B
Radius of moon’s orbit will become double
C
Moon will become stationary satellite
D
Moon will leave its orbit and escape into space

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D

If the orbital velocity of moon is increased by 41.4% of its present value then the moon will

leave its orbit and escape into space.

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