JEE Mains · Physics · STD 11 - 7. gravitation
Two planets, \(A\) and \(B\) are orbiting a common star in circular orbits of radius \(R_A\) and \(R_B\), respectively, with \(R_B=2 R_A\). The planet \(B\) is \(4 \sqrt{2}\) times more massive than planet \(A\). The ratio \(\left(\frac{L_B}{L_A}\right)\) of angular momentum \(\left(L_B\right)\) of planet \(B\) to that of planet \(A\left(L_A\right)\) is closest to integer ________.
- A 10
- B 7
- C 9
- D 8
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(D) 8
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\(\mathrm{L}=\mathrm{mv}_0 \mathrm{R}=\mathrm{m} \sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{GM}}{\mathrm{R}}} \mathrm{R}=\mathrm{m} \sqrt{\mathrm{GMR}}\) here M is mass of star…
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