Q.

A satellite of mass m is orbiting the earth in a circular orbit. Height of the satellite above the surface of earth is R.

Where R = radius of earth. If g be the accelaration due to gravity on the surface of earth, then total energy of the satellite is 

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a

-mgR

b

-2mgR

c

-14mgR

d

-12mgR

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Total energy E=-GMm2r=-G.M.m2(R+R)=-GMm4R=-m.GMR2.R4

E=-14mgR      g=GMR2

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