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Two Earth satellites, A and B, each of mass m, are to be launched into circular orbits about Earth's center. Satellite A is to orbit at an altitude of 6370 km. Satellite B is to orbit at an altitude of 19 850 km. The radius of Earth R, is 6370 km. (a) What is the ratio of the potential energy of satellite B tu trial of satellite A, in orbit? (b) What is the ratio of the kinetic energy of satellite R to that of satellite A, in orbit? (C) Which satellite has the greater total energy if each has a mass of 14.6 kg? (d) By how much?

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SOLUTION :(a) 0.486, (B) 0.486 , ( c) Satellite B has the LARGEST energy, (d) `DELTAE = 2.3 xx 10^8 J`


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