First slide
NA
Question

Two satellites of same mass are launched in the same orbit of radius r around the earth so as to rotate opposite to each other. If they collide inelastically and stick together as wreckage, the total energy of the system just after collision is

Easy
Solution

If they collide inelastically and stick together as wreckage, then

KE = 0, only PE is present.

 Total energy, E = U = 2-GMmr = -2GMmr

Get Instant Solutions
When in doubt download our app. Now available Google Play Store- Doubts App
Download Now
Doubts App