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If the kinetic energy of a satellite is halved, its orbital radius becomes _____(a) 1/2 times(b) 2 times(c) 4 times(d) infinityThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.My query is from Gravitation in section Gravitation of Physics – Class 11

Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (b) 2 times

To explain I would SAY: The kinetic energy of a satellite is;

KE = (1/2) X (G x m x M)/r

r: Orbital radius

Let NEW kinetic energy be KE’

KE’ = KE/2

 = [(1/2) x (G x m x M)/r]/2

 = (1/2) x (G x m x M)/(2r)

 = (1/2) x (G x m x M)/r’

r’: New orbital radius

r’ = 2r.


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