engineering physics MCQ #669

A satellite is orbiting the Earth at an altitude of 300 km. What is its orbital period?

engineering physics MCQ #669

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A satellite is orbiting the Earth at an altitude of 300 km. What is its orbital period?

    • A) 90 minutes
    • B) 100 minutes
    • C) 110 minutes
    • D) 120 minutes

    Answer: 90 minutes

    Explanation: The orbital period is given by T = 2π√((R + h)³ / (G * M)) ≈ 90 minutes.