If the kinetic energy of a satellite is halved, its orbital radius be – McqOptions

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1.	If the kinetic energy of a satellite is halved, its orbital radius becomes _____
A.	1/2 times
B.	2 times
C.	4 times
D.	infinity
Answer» C. 4 times

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