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Q · GravitationMedium · 45s
The orbital period of a satellite depends upon: 1. Mass of satellite 2. Altitude of satellite Select the correct answer:
TopicGravitation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Period depends on orbital radius, not satellite’s mass.
Final Answer: Option B — 2 only