Physics-Orbital Motion
NEET Physics Orbital Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
Consider an Earth satellite in a circular orbit. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the orbital speed of the satellite?
A
Mass of the satellite
B
Gravitational constant
C
Radius of the orbit
D
Mass of the Earth
Correct Answer
Option A
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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