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MHT CET · Physics · Gravitation

Two satellites of masses 'm' and '4m' are revolving in a same orbit around the earth. Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. A They have periods in the ratio \(1: 4\).
  2. B They have same kinetic energy.
  3. C They have same potential energy.
  4. D They have same period.
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(D) They have same period.

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As \(T=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{r^{3}}{G M}}\)
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