Question:

Imagine a light plant revolving around a very massive star in circular orbit of radius r with a period of revolution T. If the gravitational force of attraction between the planet and the star is proportional to r-5/2. Then the correct relation is

 

Options :

  • (a) T^2 ∝ r^5/2
  • (b) T^2 ∝ r^7/2
  • (c) T ∝ r^5/2
  • (d) T^2 ∝ R

Answer :

(b) T2 ∝ r7/2

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