The time period of a satellite in low Earth orbit is about MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The time period of a satellite in low Earth orbit is about
A. 12 hours
B. 365 days
C. 90 minutes
D. 24 hours
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites (altitude ~200-2000 km) have orbital period ~90 minutes. ISS orbits in ~93 min. Geostationary orbit period 24 h. Moon 27 days. Kepler's third law applies.

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