A satellite is orbiting the Earth in a circular orbit of radius r. Its frequency is independent of its height above the surface

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A satellite is orbiting the Earth in a circular orbit of radius r. Its frequency is independent of its height above the surface

of the Earth. a. TRUE b. FALSE

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Pie · Answer 1 · 2022-07-18T19:34:14+03:00

Answer:

a. TRUE

Explanation:

When a satellite is launched to orbit around earth, it has to produce its own artificial gravity by performing rotations. The frequency of this rotation is given by the following formula:

f = √[ac/4πR²]

where,

f = frequency

ac = centripetal acceleration

R = Radius of the satellite

Therefore, it is clear from this formula that the frequency of rotation of the satellite is independent of its height above the surface of earth. So, the correct option is: