Gravitation Question 97
Question: Assertion: The binding energy of a satellite does not depend upon the mass of the satellite. Reason: Binding energy is the negative value of total energy of satellite.
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason both are false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: E
Solution:
Binding energy $ [=\frac{GMm}{R}] $ = ? [Total energy of satellite] and it is clear that it depends upon the mass of the satellite.
