NEET Physics Orbital Motion MCQ Question
Consider an Earth satellite in a circular orbit. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the orbital speed of the satellite?
Mass of the satellite
Gravitational constant
Radius of the orbit
Mass of the Earth
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The orbital speed of a satellite is determined by the gravitational constant, the mass of the Earth, and the radius of the orbit, but is independent of the satellite's mass.
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