wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Two small satellites move in circular orbits around the earth, the distances r and r+Δr from the centre of the earth. Their time period of rotation are T and T+ΔT. (Δr << r, ΔT << T)

A
ΔT=32TΔrr
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
ΔT=32TΔrr
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
ΔT=23TΔrr
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
ΔT=TΔrr
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A ΔT=32TΔrr
As T2r3T2=cr3 (1), for some constant c.
So, (T+ΔT)2=c(r+Δr)3.
As, ΔT<T;Δr<r
So, T2+2TΔT=c(r3+3r2Δr) (2)
From (1) and (2)
2TΔT=c3r2Δr
Dividing by (1),
2ΔT/T=3Δr/r
ΔT=3TΔr/2r

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Motional EMF
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon