NEET · Physics · STD 11 - 7. gravitation
The minimum energy required to launch a satellite of mass \(m\) from the surface of earth of mass \(M\) and radius \(R\) in a circular orbit at an altitude of \(2 R\) from the surface of the earth is:
- A \(\frac{2 G m M}{3 R}\)
- B \(\frac{G m M}{2 R}\)
- C \(\frac{G m M}{3 R}\)
- D \(\frac{5 G m M}{6 R}\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) \(\frac{5 G m M}{6 R}\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Apply energy conservation, \(U_I+K_I=U_f+K_f\)
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