Gujarati
Hindi
7.Gravitation
medium

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

Standard 11
Physics

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