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16 A satellite revolves around a planet in circular orbit of

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16 A satellite revolves around a planet in circular orbit of

16 A satellite revolves around a planet in circular orbit of radius R much larger than the radius of the planet a time period of revolution T If the satellite is stopped and then released in its orbit Assume that the sate experiences gravitational force due to the planet only A It will fall on the planet B The time of fall of the satellite is nearly T 8 C The time of fall of the satellite on the planet is nearly ZT 8 D It cannot fall on the planet so time of fall of the satellite is