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A satellite is in orbit above a planet. Which of the following is TRUE?
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3. The kinetic energy and GPE of the satellite is positive
4.The total energy and GPE of the satellite is negative
A satellite of mass 243kg orbits the Earth at a constant speed in a circular orbit. The work done by the Earth on the satellite is
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b. zero.
c.directed towards the centre of the orbit.
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For an object of 1kg mass to escape the gravitational force of the earth, the kinetic energy imparted to it from the surface of the earth is approximately ( Escape velocity of earth from the surface (v) = 11.2 km/s )
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