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The gravitational potential energy of a satellite revolving around the Earth in circular orbit is -4 MJ. The additional energy (in MJ) that should be given to the satellite so that it escapes from the gravitational field of Earth is ______(Assume Earths gravitational force to be the only gravitational force on the satellite and no atmospheric resistance is observed.)

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answer is 2.

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Detailed Solution

 K.E.=P.E.2

 Total energy =PE+KE=-4MJ+2MJ=-2J 

So, Energy required is 2 MJ.

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