A satellite in a circular orbit of radius R has period T. For radius 4R, period is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A satellite in a circular orbit of radius R has period T. For radius 4R, period is
A. 2T
B. T/2
C. 4T
D. 8T
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Kepler's 3rd law: T² ∝ R³ => T' = T (4)^(3/2) = T×8 = 8T.

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