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To Choose: The correct option.
Answer to Problem 55A
Option b and c
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The speed of an object in circular orbit is:
Where,
As it can be seen from the above formula of the orbital speed of an object, the speed of satellite will depend only on the mass of the Earth and its distance from the Earth.
Conclusion:
Thus, option b and c are correct.
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