The radius of planet is R 1 and a satellite revolves round it in a circle of radius R 2 . The time period of revolution is T. Find the acceleration due to the gravitation of the planet at its surface.

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The radius of planet is R₁ and that of the orbit of satellite is R₂. The time period of revolution is given by

Rearranging the equation,

Dividing by on both sides

Acceleration due to gravity is given by

The radius of planet is R1 and a satellite revolves round it in a circle of radius R2. The time period of revolution is T. Find the acceleration due to the gravitation of the planet at its surface.

The radius of planet is R₁ and a satellite revolves round it in a circle of radius R₂. The time period of revolution is T. Find the acceleration due to the gravitation of the planet at its surface.