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Fields and their consequences (A-level only)

Fields and their consequences (A-level only)

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Question 6

A satellite is in a stable circular orbit at an altitude equal to the radius of a spherical planet of uniform density $ρ\rho$ .

Which expression gives the orbital period $T\,$ of the satellite?

A

$3πGρ\sqrt{\frac{3\pi}{G\rho}}$

B

$6πGρ\sqrt{\frac{6\pi}{G\rho}}$

C

$12πGρ\sqrt{\frac{12\pi}{G\rho}}$

D

$24πGρ\sqrt{\frac{24\pi}{G\rho}}$

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Fields and their consequences (A-level only)

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