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An artificial satellite moving in a circular orbit around the earth has a total (kinetic + potential) energy ${E_0}$. Its potential energy is
A
$ - {E_0}$
B
$1.5\,{E_0}$
C
$2\,{E_0}$
D
${E_0}$
(IIT-1997)
Solution
(c)Potential energy $= 2 ×$ (Total energy) = $2{E_0}$
Because we know = $U = \frac{{ – GMm}}{r}$ and ${E_0} = \frac{{ – GMm}}{{2r}}$
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