The time period of a satellite of Earth is 24 hours. If the separation between the Earth and the satellite is…

Question

The time period of a satellite of Earth is $24 \, \text{hours}$ . If the separation between the Earth and the satellite is decreased to one-fourth of the previous value, then its new time period will become:

A
$4 \, \text{hours}$
B
$6 \, \text{hours}$
C
$12 \, \text{hours}$
D
$3 \, \text{hours}$

Accepted Answer

D. **$$3 \, 	ext{hours}$$**

Answer

A. **$$4 \, 	ext{hours}$$**

Answer

B. **$$6 \, 	ext{hours}$$**

Answer

C. **$$12 \, 	ext{hours}$$**

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