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A satellite moves in a circular orbit of radius 4R round the earth. The acceleration of ...

A satellite moves in a circular orbit of radius 4R round the earth. The acceleration of the satellite in terms of g is
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  • A \(\frac{g}{16}\)
  • B \(\frac{g}{4}\)
  • C \(\frac{4}{g}\)
  • D \(\frac{16}{g}\)
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
\(\frac{g}{R^2}\) = \(\frac{g}{4^2}\) = \(\frac{g}{16}\)

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