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An artificial satellite moving in a circular orbit around the earth has a total (kinetic + potential) energy E0. Its potential energy is

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Solution

The correct option is C
Potential energy = 2×(Total energy)=2E0
Because we know = U=GMmr and E0=GMm2r

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