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The orbital velocity of an artificial satellite in a circular orbit just above the earth's surface is v. For a satellite orbiting at an altitude of half of the earth's radius, the orbital velocity is

a
32v
b
32v
c
23v
d
23v

detailed solution

Correct option is C

mv2R=GMmR2   ......(i)and mv'2R'=GMmR'2   .........(ii)Dividing Eq. (i) by Eq. (ii), v2v'2=R'R⇒v'v=RR'=23         ∵R'=3R2⇒v'=23v

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