$A$ satellite of mass $m$ revolves around the Earth of radius $R$ at a height $x$ from its surface. If $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth,the orbital speed of the satellite is:

  • A
    $gx$
  • B
    ${\left( {\frac{{gR}}{{R - x}}} \right)^{1/2}}$
  • C
    ${\left( {\frac{{gR^2}}{{R + x}}} \right)^{1/2}}$
  • D
    ${\left( {\frac{{gR}}{{R + x}}} \right)^{1/2}}$

Explore More

Similar Questions

What are the conditions necessary for a satellite to appear stationary? What is the direction of rotation of a geostationary satellite?

The orbital speed of an artificial satellite very close to the surface of the Earth is $V_o$. What is the orbital speed of another artificial satellite at a height equal to three times the radius of the Earth (in $,V_o$)?

The period of revolution of a satellite is

Assertion $(A):$ An astronaut in an orbiting space station above the earth experiences weightlessness.
Reason $(R):$ An object moving around the earth under the influence of earth's gravitational force is in a state of 'free fall'.

Two heavenly bodies $S_1$ and $S_2$,not far from each other,are seen to revolve in orbits:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo