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Velocity of a satellite in circular orbit is _____________________ the radius of orbit.

Velocity of a satellite in circular orbit is _____________________ the radius of orbit. Correct Answer inversely proportional to square root of

Only for circular orbits is the velocity of a satellite inversely proportional to square root of the radius of orbit. In all the other cases, the relationship is not as straightforward due to the tangential and radial velocity components. It cannot be inversely proportional either, though v = h/r. Since h, is dependent on r. Only equation that best describes the relationship is v = (μ/r)1/2 and μ is a constant.

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