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Two satellite of same mass are launched in the same orbit of radius `r` around the earth so as to rotate opposite to each other. If they collide inelastically and stick together as wreckage, the total energy of the system just after collision isA. `-(2GMm)/(r)`B. `-(GMm)/(r)`C. `(GMm)/(2r)`D. zero

Answer» Correct Answer - A
If they collide inelastically and stick together as wrekage, then
KE = 0, only PE is present
`:. E=U=2(-(GMm)/(r))=-(2GMm)/(r)` .


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