Gravitation Question 276

Question: A geostationary satellite is revolving around the earth. To make it escape from gravitational field of earth, is velocity must be increased[J&K CET 2005]

Options:

A) 100%

B) 41.4%

C) 50%

D) 59.6%

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[ve=2v0=1.414 v0] Fractional increase in orbital velocity[(Δvv)] [=vev0v0=0.414] Percentage increase = 41.4%



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