The binding energy of a satellite of mass 
in a orbit of radius 
is 
a)
b)
c)
d)
The binding energy of a satellite of mass in a orbit of radius is
a)
b)
c)
d)
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The binding energy of a satellite of mass in a orbit of radius is
a)
b)
c)
d)
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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -
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(b) The energy required to remove the satellite from its orbit around the earth to infinity is called binding energy of the satellite. It is equal to negative of total mechanical energy of satellite in its orbit.
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