A satellite in a circular orbit about the earth has a kinetic energy EK. What is the minimum amount of energy to be added so that it escape from the earth?
A
2EK
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B
EK4
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C
EK2
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D
EK
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Solution
The correct option is DEK Total energy =−GMm2r
Kinetic energy =GMm2r
To escape, energy needed