An artificial satellite of mass m of a planet of mass M

Last updated: 5/29/2023

An artificial satellite of mass m of a planet of mass M revolves in a circular orbit whose radius is n times the radius R of planet In the process of motion the satellite experiences a slight resistance of cosmic dust the resistance force being F av where a constant and v is speed Assuming that the orbit remains at most circular Time taken by the satellite to stay in orbit before it falls to the planets surface is n 1 m a n 1 GM R 2 n 1 nx y x y will be