The time period of a satellite, revolving above earth's surface at a height equal to R will be (Given g = π 2 m s -2 , R = radius of earth)
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The velocity of the satellite revolving round the Earth at a height r from the center of the Earth
is given by
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The formula to calculate the time period in the circular orbit is given by
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In this case: r = R + R = 2R
Substitute the expression for the velocity from equation into equation and simplify to obtain the required time period.
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