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An artificial satellite moves in a circular orbit around the earth. Total energy of the satellite is given by \(E\). The potential energy of the satellite is

  1. A \(-2 E\)
  2. B \(2 E\)
  3. C \(\frac{2 E}{3}\)
  4. D \(-\frac{2 E}{3}\)
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(A) \(-2 E\)

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We know that The potential energy of the satellite \[ U=-\frac{G M_{e} m}{R_{0}} \] The kinetic energy of the satellite \[ K=\frac{1}{2} \frac{G M_{e} m}{R_{e}} \] The total energy…
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