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A satellite is revolving around the earth, close to the surface of earth with a kinetic energy E. How much kinetic energy should be given to it so that it escapes from the surface of earth? |
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Answer» Let v0,ve be the orbital and escape speeds of the satellite, then ve = √2v0, Energy in the given orbit, E1 = 1/2 mv02 = E Energy for the escape speed, E2 = 1/2 m ve2=1/2m(√2v02)=2E Energy required to be supplied = E2-E1 =E. |
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