Question

Which factors does critical velocity depend on?

Options

• Only the satellite's mass

• Earth's mass and the orbital height (R + h)

• The satellite's mass and Earth's radius only

• The satellite's weight and atmospheric density

Answer 1

Earth's mass and the orbital height (R + h)

Explanation:

Critical velocity depends on Earth's mass (M) and the orbital height (R + h). It is independent of the satellite's mass.