A satellite is moved from one circular orbit around the earth to another of lesser radius. Which of the following statement is true?
see full answer
High-Paying Jobs That Even AI Can’t Replace — Through JEE/NEET
🎯 Hear from the experts why preparing for JEE/NEET today sets you up for future-proof, high-income careers tomorrow.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
The kinetic energy of satellite increases and the gravitational potential energy of satellite-earth system increases.
b
The kinetic energy of satellite increases and the gravitational potential energy of satellite-earth system decreases.
c
The kinetic energy of satellite decreases and the gravitational potential energy of satellite-earth system decreases.
d
The kinetic energy of satellite decreases and the gravitational potential energy of satellite-earth system increases.
answer is B.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Best Courses for You
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
Detailed Solution
In the circular motion around the Earth, the centripetal force on the satellite is a gravitational force. Therefore, v2=GM/R, where M is the mass of the Earth, R is the radius of the orbit of satellite and G is the universal gravitational constant. Therefore, the kinetic energy increases with the decrease in the radius of the orbit. The gravitational potential energy is negative and decreases with the decrease in radius.