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A satellite is moving around the earth with speed v in a circular orbit of radius r. If the orbit radius is decreased by 1%, its speed will

a
increase by 1%
b
increase by 0.5%
c
decrease by 1%
d
decrease by 0.5%

detailed solution

Correct option is B

v∝1r% increase in speed =12 (% decrease in radius)                                  =12(1%)=0.5%i.e., speed will increase by 0.5%.

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