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NEET2023Physics-Gravitation

NEET 2023 Physics Satellite Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
A satellite is orbiting just above the surface of the earth with period T. If d is the density of the earth and G is the universal constant of gravitation, the quantity 3πGd represents:
A
T²
B
T³
C
√T
D
T

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The expression 3πGd\frac{3\pi}{Gd} is derived from Kepler's third law, which relates the period of orbit to the density of the central body.

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