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Physics Gravitation Motion of Satellite MCQ (Single Correct)

A satellite of the sun is in circular orbit around the sun, midway between the sun and the earth. Then:

A
The period of the satellite is nearly 229 days
B
The period of the satellite is nearly 129 days
C
The speed of the satellite equal the escape velocity of the earth
D
The acceleration of the satellite is four times the acceleration of the earth.

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The correct answer is:
B

T 2 ∝ r 3

= ; T = days ⇒ 129 days

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