Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Motion

Motion — practice question

An artificial satellite moves around planet X at a distance $r = 7.0 \times 10^6\,\text{m}$ from the centre of planet X. The satellite’s average orbital speed, $v$, is 3500 m/s. What is the period of the orbit?

  • A21 minutes
  • B52 minutes
  • C1 hour and 45 minutes
  • D3 hours and 29 minutes

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