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A satellite is revolving around the Earth in a circular orbit with a constant speed. If its speed is made 2 times by supplying energy from an external source then what will be the path of satellite after this?

a
Straight line
b
Circular
c
Parabola
d
Hyperbola

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Velocity of satellite will become 2vorbital  which is greater than ve=2vorbital  so satellite will escape with hyperbolic path.

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