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In a satellite if the time of revolution is T, then K.E. is proportional to

a
1T
b
1T2
c
1T3
d
T−2/3

detailed solution

Correct option is D

v=GMr ∴K.E.∝v2∝1r---(1)  and T2∝r3⇒T23∝r⇒1r∝T-23---(2) From (1) and (2) we get ∴ K.E. ∝T−2/3

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