Q.

Two satellites S1 and S2 are revolving round a planet in coplanar and concentric circular orbits of radii R1 and R2 in the same direction respectively. Their respective periods of revolution are 1 hr and 8 hr. The radius of the orbit of satellite S1 is equal to 104 km. Their relative speed when they are closest, in kmph is
 

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a

4π x 104

b

π x 104

c

π/2 x 104

d

2π x 104

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

VO1=R12πT1,VO2=R22πT2


Relative speed = VO1-VO2

R1R2=T1T223R1R2=1823R2=4R1
Vrel=2π1041-4×1048

=π×104Km/hr

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