Two satellites of mass m1 and m2 (m1 > m2 ) are revolving round the earth in circular orbits of r1 and r2 (1r > r2 ) respectively.

Question

Two satellites of mass m₁ and m₂ (m₁ > m₂ ) are revolving round the earth in circular orbits of r₁ and r₂ (r₁ > r₂ ) respectively. Which of the following statement is true regarding their speeds v₁ and v₂ ……..

(a) v₁ = v₂

(b) v₁ < v₂

(c) v₁ > v₂

(d) \(\frac{v_1}{r_1}\) = \(\frac{v_2}{r_2}\)

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) v₁ < v₂