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A geostationary satellite is orbiting the earth at a height of 5R above the surface of the earth. R being the radius of the earth. The time period of another satellite in hours at a height of 2R from the surface of the earth is

(a) 5

(b) 10

(c)  62

(d) 6/√2         

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Correct option  (c)  62

Explanation:

According to Kepler's third law

T ∝ r3/2

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