A satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius ' R ' around the earth. A second
satellite is launched into an orbit of radius 1.03 R. The time period of revolution of the second satellite is larger than the first one approximately by
A
B
C
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
and 
So 
will larger by 
w.r.t. 
.
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