Q. The orbital speed of a satellite near Earth's surface is approximately:

(A) 3.2 km/s
(B) 7.9 km/s
(C) 11.2 km/s
(D) 15 km/s

✅ Correct Answer: (B) 7.9 km/s

Explanation: The first cosmic velocity or orbital velocity near Earth is about 7.9 km/s.

Published by Jyoti ⭐ 1.79K Points at 14-Jun-2026 08:47 am in Physics

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The first cosmic velocity or orbital velocity near Earth is about 7.9 km/s.

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