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Gravitation: Gravitation Mixed MCQ

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Gravitation MixedMediumQuestion 6296

Question

Speed of satellite does NOT depend on:
  1. A
    Mass of planet
  2. B
    Radius of orbit
  3. C
    G
  4. D
    Mass of satellite
    Correct

Correct answer

Mass of satellite

Explanation

v₀ = √(GM/r). Depends on M, G, r — NOT on mass of the satellite.