NEET Physics Orbital Motion MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about orbital motion and its characteristics is correct?
The speed of a satellite in orbit increases as it moves farther from the Earth due to gravitational pull.
Kepler's laws apply to the motion of satellites around the Earth just as they do for planets around the Sun.
Earth satellites have elliptical orbits with a consistent speed at all points in their orbit.
The Moon's orbit period is independent of its distance from the Earth and remains constant.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Kepler's laws of planetary motion are indeed applicable to Earth satellites, which move in circular or elliptical orbits. The other options contain misconceptions about satellite motion and gravitational influence.
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