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Q. Two satellites, A having mass of 500 kgs and B having mass of 1200 kgs, are launched from earth. Which of these will have a greater orbital velocity if the radius of orbit is same for both?
Answer: Both satellites will have the same orbital velocity
Notes: Both satellites will have the same orbital velocity as the orbital velocity of a satellite is independent of mass of satellite.

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