Question:

The mean radius of the earth is R, its angular speed on its own axis is ω and the acceleration due to gravity at earth’s surface is g. The cube of the radius of the orbit of a geostationary satellite will be

Options :

  • (a) R^2g/ω
  • (b) R^2ω^2/g
  • (c) Rg/ω^2
  • (d) R^2/ω^2 x g

Answer :

(d) R22 x g

Answer Steps :

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