Find the area on the earth, this satellite covers for communication purpose in its one complete revolution w.r.t earth.

Question

A satellite is moving around earth (mass M, Radius R) in circular orbit of radius 2R in equatorial plane.

Find the area on the earth, this satellite covers for communication purpose in its one complete revolution w.r.t earth.

(A)   2πR² 

(B)  √3πR² 

(C)  2√3πR²

(D)  4√3πR³

Answer 1

Correct option  (C)  2√3πR²

Explanation:

All area of earth with be covered other than shaded area. shaded area