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The total energy and kinetic energy of an Earth's satellite are respectively

positive and negative

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zero and positive

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Solution

The correct option is C negative and positive
The total energy and kinetic energy of an Earth's satellite are respectively negative and positive.
i.e., $T E = - \frac{G M m}{2 R}$ and $K E = + \frac{G M m}{2 r}$

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