Question

The time period of a satellite of mass m revolving in an orbit of radius R is T. If the mass of the satellite is doubled, and is kept in the same orbit, then what will be the time period of the satellite

• A. Time period will increase
• B. Time period will decrease
• C. Time period remains same
• D. Time period change depends on the horizontal velocity too

Answer 1

The correct option is C Time period remains same

The time period of a rotating satellite around the earth is independent of the mass of the satellite and hence remains the same
The correct option is option (c)