The minimum required velocity 10 put a satellite into the orbit is called
Correct answer: C. Critical velocity
- A. Terminal velocity
- B. Escape velocity
- C. Critical velocity
- D. Average velocity
Explanation
The minimum speed required to put a satellite into a given orbit around earth is known as Critical velocity of the satellite.
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