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Two satellites $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ are moving in different circular orbits around the Earth (radius $R$ ). The heights of $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ from the Earth surface are $h_{\mathrm{P}}$ and $h_{\mathrm{Q}}$, respectively, where $h_{\mathrm{P}}=R / 3$. The accelerations of $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ due to Earth's gravity are $g_{\mathrm{P}}$ and $g_{\mathrm{Q}}$, respectively. If $g_{\mathrm{P}} / g_{\mathrm{Q}}=36 / 25$, what is the value of $h_{\mathrm{Q}}$ ?
  1. A. $3 R / 5$
  2. B. $R / 6$
  3. C. $6 R / 5$
  4. D. $5 R / 6$

Solution

The correct option is **A**.

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Two satellites P\mathrm{P} and Q\mathrm{Q} are moving in different circular orbits around the Earth (radius RR ). The heights of P\mathrm{P} and Q\mathrm{Q} from the Earth surface are hPh_{\mathrm{P}} and hQh_{\mathrm{Q}}, respectively, where hP=R/3h_{\mathrm{P}}=R / 3. The accelerations of P\mathrm{P} and Q\mathrm{Q} due to Earth's gravity are gPg_{\mathrm{P}} and gQg_{\mathrm{Q}}, respectively. If gP/gQ=36/25g_{\mathrm{P}} / g_{\mathrm{Q}}=36 / 25, what is the value of hQh_{\mathrm{Q}} ?
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