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
b
U > K
c
U = K
d
None
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
Potential energy of earth-moon system = Moon's orbit is circular .So orbital speed of moonK.E. of moon = K =