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The magnitude of gravitational potential energy of the moon-earth system is U with zero potential energy at infinite separation. The kinetic energy of the moon with respect to the earth is K.

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a
U < K
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U > K
c
U = K
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Correct option is B

Potential energy of earth-moon system = Moon's orbit is circular .So orbital speed of moonK.E. of moon = K =


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