Home/
Competitive Exams/
NEET/
Physics/
Gravitation/
Question 6237
NEET Physics · Easy

Gravitation: Satellites MCQ

Solve this quality-checked NEET multiple-choice question, then review the correct answer and explanation.

Timer-based practiceDetailed answer reviewMobile-friendly flow
SatellitesEasyQuestion 6237

Question

Time period of a satellite at radius r:
  1. A
    2π√(r³/GM)
    Correct
  2. B
    2π√(r/GM)
  3. C
    √(r³/GM)
  4. D
    2πr/GM

Correct answer

2π√(r³/GM)

Explanation

T = 2π√(r³/GM) = 2π√(r³/GM). (From Kepler's 3rd law.)

Review Gravitation notesStart timed chapter practice