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If Gravitational constant is decreasing in time, what will change in case of a satellite orbiting around earth 

a
Time period, angular velocity
b
Orbiting radius
c
Tangential velocity
d
both (1) and (2)

detailed solution

Correct option is D

T2=4π2GMr3. If G is variable then time period, angular velocity and orbital radius also changes accordingly.

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