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Motion in a Plane: Circular Motion Applications MCQ

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Circular Motion ApplicationsMediumQuestion 5317

Question

A satellite orbits Earth at radius r with speed v. The time period T is:
  1. A
    2πr/v
    Correct
  2. B
    πr/v
  3. C
    2πv/r
  4. D
    πv/r

Correct answer

2πr/v

Explanation

Circumference = 2πr, Speed = v. Time = distance/speed = 2πr/v.

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