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Energy required to move a body of mass m
Question
Energy required to move a body of mass m from an orbit of radius 2R to 3R is:
A
1
2
R
2
G
M
m
B
3
R
2
G
M
m
C
8
R
G
M
m
D
6
R
G
M
m
Medium
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
Solution
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Correct option is D)
Energy required
=
(Final potential-Initial potential)m
Energy required
=
−
3
R
G
M
m
−
2
R
−
G
M
m
=
6
R
G
M
m
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