Question 62018PhysicsJAMB

The velocity of a satellite in an orbit at a distance of 6.4×108m\times 10^{8}mfrom the centre of the earth is [g = [g=10 ms−2][g = 10\,\mathrm{ms^{-2}}].

A

8.4  ×104ms−1\ \ \times 10^{4}{ms}^{- 1}

B

8.0×104ms−1\times 10^{4}{ms}^{- 1}

C

4.0×10−3m−1\times 10^{- 3}m^{- 1}

D

8.0  ×10−3m−1\ \ \times 10^{- 3}m^{- 1}

Step-by-Step Explanation

The velocity of a satellite in a circular orbit can be determined using the formula v=g⋅rv = \sqrt{g \cdot r}, where gg is the acceleration due to gravity and rr is the distance from the center of the Earth. Given g=10 ms−2g = 10\,\mathrm{ms^{-2}} and r=6.4×108 mr = 6.4 \times 10^{8} \, m, substituting these values yields a velocity of approximately 8.0×104 ms−18.0 \times 10^{4} \, \mathrm{ms^{-1}}. This demonstrates the relationship between gravitational force and orbital velocity, highlighting how the distance from the Earth's center influences the speed required to maintain orbit.

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