Gravitation 3 Question 3

6. What is the minimum energy required to launch a satellite of mass m from the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R in a circular orbit at an altitude of 2R ?

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(a) 5GmM6R

(b) 2GmM3R

(c) GmM2R

(d) GmM3R

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 6. (c)

Solution:

  1. E = Energy of satellite - energy of mass on the surface of planet

=GMm2rGMmR

Here, r=R+2R=3R

Substituting in about equation we get, E=5GMm6R



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