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A satellite of mass  is orbiting close to the surface of the earth (Radius R = 6400 km) has a kinetic energy . The corresponding kinetic energy of the satellite to escape from the earth’s gravitational field is

a
K
b
2K
c
mgR
d
mK

detailed solution

Correct option is B

K=GMm/2R. (K')=(1/2)m×2GM/R.

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