AIIMS2001Physics-Gravitation
AIIMS 2001 Physics Satellite motion Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A) : The time period of revolution of a satellite around a planet is directly proportional to the radius of the orbit of the satellite.
Reason (R) : Artificial satellite do not follow Kepler's laws of planetary motion.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C
Å is true but R is false
D
Å is false but R is true
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The time period is proportional to the radius to the power of 3/2, not directly proportional. Satellites follow Kepler's laws.
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