Question

A satellite of mass "m" is in orbit around the earth. If a second satellite of mass "2m" is to be placed in the same orbit, the second satellite must have a velocity which is

a.Half the velocity of the first satellite

b.The same as the velocity of the first satellite

c.Twice the velocity of the first satellite

d.Four times the velocity of the first satellite

Answer 1

Answer:same as the velocity of the first satellite

Explanation: velocity of satellite in the orbit is independent of the mass of the orbit.