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An artificial satellite moving in a circular orbit around the earth has a total (kinetic + potential) energy  E0. Its potential energy is

a
−E0
b
1.5 E0
c
2 E0
d
E0

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Potential energy = 2 × (Total energy) =  2E0 Because we know =  U=−GMmr and  E0=−GMm2r

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