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In case of an orbiting satellite, if the radius of orbit is decreased
A
Its kinetic energy decreases
B
Its potential energy increases
C
Both $(A)$ and $(B)$ are correct
D
Both $(A)$ and $(B)$ are wrong
Solution
$\mathrm{KE}=\frac{\mathrm{GMm}}{2 \mathrm{r}} ; \mathrm{PE}=-\frac{\mathrm{GMm}}{\mathrm{r}} ; \mathrm{E}=-\frac{\mathrm{GMm}}{2 \mathrm{r}}$
If $\mathrm{r}$ is decreased, $\mathrm{K}$ will increase, but $\mathrm{PE}$ and $E$ will decrease
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