MHT CET · Physics · Gravitation
The total energy of a circularly orbiting satellite is
- A half the kinetic energy of the satellite.
- B half the potential energy of the satellite.
- C twice the kinetic energy of the satellite.
- D twice the potential energy of the satellite.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) half the potential energy of the satellite.
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\( U = -2K \) \( E = K + U \)
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