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ENERGY OF AN ORBITING SATELLITE
In motion of an object under the gravitational influence of another object. Which of the following quantities is not conserved?

A

Angular momentum

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mass of an object

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C

Total mechanical energy

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D

Linear momentum

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Solution

The correct option is D Linear momentum
While considering the motion of an object under the gravitational influence of another object, angular momentum and total mechanical energy are conserved.Linear momentum is not conserved

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