A geostationary satellite is orbiting at a height 6R above the surface of earth. What is the period of rotation of another satellite at a height 2.5R from the earths surface?
A
6√3hrs
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B
24hrs
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C
12hrs
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D
6√2hrs
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Solution
The correct option is D6√2hrs
Distance of satellite from centre of earth are 7R and 3.5R respectively. Time period geostationary satellite.