The total mechanical energy of a satellite is negative if the reference level of zero potential energy is taken when the separation is infinity.
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PE inversely proportional to 1/r and KE assumed 0

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The total mechanical energy of a satellite is negative if the reference level of zero potential energy is taken when the separation is infinity. Pl explain this statement in detail.

PE inversely proportional to 1/r and KE assumed 0

The total mechanical energy of a satellite is negative if the reference level of zero potential energy is taken when the separation is infinity.
Pl explain this statement in detail.