Question

Time period of earth satellite In it's circular orbit is independent of its?
(a)Mass
(b) radius of orbit
(c) Both mass and radius
(d) None ofthese

Answer 1

The time period of an Earth satellite in its circular orbit is independent of its mass. Therefore, the correct answer is:

(a) Mass

The time period of a satellite depends on the radius of the orbit and the mass of the Earth, but not on the mass of the satellite itself.