Assertion (A): Two satellites A and B are in the same orbit around the earth, B being behind A. Satellite B can overtake satellite A by increasing its speed.
Reason (R): Orbital speeds of two satellite in same orbit may different
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false
Solution:
Assertion (A) is false. For a satellite to remain in a given orbit, its speed must be constant. Increasing speed will cause the satellite to move to a higher orbit or escape. Reason (R) is false. Satellites in the same orbit must have the same orbital speed to maintain that orbit. Therefore, both (A) and (R) are false.
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