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Gravitation: Satellites MCQ

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SatellitesMediumQuestion 6265

Question

Polar satellites orbit at height ~800 km and have period approximately:
  1. A
    24 hours
  2. B
    12 hours
  3. C
    ~100 minutes
    Correct
  4. D
    ~60 minutes

Correct answer

~100 minutes

Explanation

Polar satellites (low Earth orbit ~800 km) have period of approximately ~100 minutes.

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