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Q · GravitationMedium · 45s
A satellite revolving very close to Earth’s surface has its period approximately equal to:
TopicGravitation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites have a period of ~ 90 mins.
Final Answer: Option B - 1.5 hr