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The time period of an earth satellite in circular orbit is independent of                [AIEEE 2004]

A)  the mass of the satellite

B)  radius of its orbit

C)       both the mass and radius of the orbit

D)  neither the mass of the satellite nor the radius of its orbit

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

[a] Time period of satellite

where,orbital radius of satellite,

mass of the earth

Thus, time period does not depend on mass of satellite.