An artificial satellite moving in a circular orbit around the earth has total energy E (kinetic energy + potential energy). Its potential energy is given by
2E
E4
E2
Data insufficient
A
2E
B
E2
C
E4
D
Data insufficient
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Potential energy U=−GMmr Total energy E=−GMm2r Hence, potential energy =2× total energy Potential energy =2E
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