A geostationary satellite is orbiting the earth at a height of 6R above the surface of the earth, R being the radius of the earth. The time period of another satellite at a height of 2.5R from the surface of earth is
A
6√2hr
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B
6hr
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C
5hr
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D
10hr
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Solution
The correct option is A6√2hr Distance of satellite from center of the earth are 7R and 3.5R respectively.