a planet has two small satellites in circular orbits around the planet. the first satellite has a period t1 and an orbital radius of r1. the second satellite has a period of 1.5t1. what is the orbital radius of the second satellite?



Answer :

The orbital radius of the second satellite is 1.31r1.

What is the orbital radius ?

The average separation of a planet from the sun is known as orbital radius. Given that it has a significant impact on planetary temperature, this is one of the most crucial factors in evaluating a planet's ability to support life. The distance between a planet's center and surface is known as the planetary radius.

Time period of a satellite in circular orbit of radius 'r' is

[tex]T^2\alpha r^3[/tex]

T= time period

[tex]T1^2/T2^2=r1^3/r2^3\\T2=1.5T1=3/2T1[/tex]

[tex](T1/3/2T1)^2=(r1/r2)^3\\(2/3)^2=(r1/r2)^3\\- > 4/9=(r1/r2)^3\\r1=(4/9)^1/3r2\\r2=(9/4)^1/3r1\\r2=1.31r1[/tex]

A planet has two satellites in circular orbits of the second satellites is 1.31r1.

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