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A satellite revolves around the earth in an elliptical orbit. Its speed

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Important Questions on Gravitation

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Time period of revolution of a satellite around a planet of radius R is T. Period of revolution around another planet, whose radius is 3R but having same density is 
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If ve and v0 represent the escape velocity and orbital velocity of a satellite corresponding to a circular orbit of radius R, then
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A spherical planet far out in space has a mass M0 and diameter D0. A particle will experience an acceleration due to gravity which is equal to
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If two identical satellites are at R and 7R away from earth surface, the wrong statement is (R= radius of Earth),
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For a satellite escape velocity is 11 km s-1. If the satellite is launched at an angle of 60° with the vertical, then escape velocity will be
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Escape velocity for a rocket is 11.2 km/s. If it is taken to a planet where the radius and acceleration due to gravity is double than earth, then escape velocity will be :
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In case of an orbiting satellite if the radius of orbit is decreased :
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The escape velocity for a body projected vertically upwards from the surface of earth is 11 km/s. If the body is projected at an angle 45° with the vertical, the escape velocity will be