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If satellite is shifted towards the earth. Then time period of satellite will be 

a
Increase
b
Decrease
c
Unchanged
d
Nothing can be said

detailed solution

Correct option is B

T2∝r3 ⇒T∝r32 As radius of the orbit decreases,  Time period of the satellite also decreases and  its velocity increases

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