Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The speed of a satellite placed in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is greater than that of a satellite placed in a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). Statement-II: The speed of a satellite with respect to earth is directly proportional to its altitude. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

[B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

[C] Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

[D] Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

The height or altitude of the orbit from the surface of the Earth affects the speed of satellites. The speed of a satellite with respect to earth is inversely proportional to its altitude.
Thus, the speed of a satellite placed in Low Earth Orbit will be greater than that of a satellite placed in a High Earth Orbit, due to the higher gravitational force of the Earth acting on the satellite.