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1.

A satellite revolves around the earth in a circular orbit with a velocity “v”. What is the total energy of the satellite? Let “m” be the mass of the satellite.

A. – (m*v2)/2
B. (m*v2)/2
C. (3*m*v2)/2
D. – (m*v2)
Answer» B. (m*v2)/2
2.

A satellite of mass “m” is in a circular orbit of radius 1.5R around the earth of radius R. How much energy is required to move it to an orbit of radius 2R?

A. -(G*M*m)/12R
B. (G*M*m)/12R
C. -(G*M*m)/4R
D. (G*M*m)/4R
Answer» B. (G*M*m)/12R
3.

What is the total energy possessed by a satellite of mass “m” orbiting above the earth of mass “M” and radius “R” at a height “h”?

A. [(G*M*m)/2*(R+h)]
B. -[(G*M*m)/2*(R+h)]
C. [(G*M*m)/(R+h)]
D. -[(G*M*m)/(R+h)]
Answer» C. [(G*M*m)/(R+h)]
4.

What is the magnitude of the ratio of KE and PE of a satellite revolving around a planet in a circular orbit of radius “R”?

A. 1:4
B. 1:2
C. 2:1
D. 3:2
Answer» C. 2:1