Two satellites of Earth, \(S_1\), and \(S_2\), are moving in the same orbit. The mass of \(S_1\) is four times the mass of \(S_2\). Which one of the following statements is true?
1. | The time period of \(S_1\) is four times that of \(S_2\). |
2. | The potential energies of the earth and satellite in the two cases are equal. |
3. | \(S_1\) and \(S_2\) are moving at the same speed. |
4. | The kinetic energies of the two satellites are equal. |
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A planet is revolving around a massive star in a circular orbit of radius R. If the gravitational force of attraction between the planet and the star is inversely proportional to , then the time period of revolution T is proportional to:
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4. R
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Magnitude of potential energy (U) and time period (T) of a satellite are related to each other as:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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A satellite of mass m revolving around the earth in a circular orbit of radius r has its angular momentum equal to L about the centre of the earth. The potential energy of the satellite is:
1. | 2. | ||
3. | 4. |
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Two astronauts are floating in a gravitational free space after having lost contact with their spaceship. The two will:
1. | keep floating at the same distance between them |
2. | move towards each other |
3. | move away from each other |
4. | will become stationary |
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