SaraNextGen.Com

A satellite of mass  is orbiting close to the surface of the earth (Radius R km) has a kinetic energy . The corresponding kinetic energy of the satellite to escape from the earth’s gravitational field is

a)

b)

c)

d)



Question ID - 54803 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

A satellite of mass  is orbiting close to the surface of the earth (Radius R km) has a kinetic energy . The corresponding kinetic energy of the satellite to escape from the earth’s gravitational field is

a)

b)

c)

d)

1 Answer
127 votes
Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

Escape velocity

Kinetic energy to escape

127 votes


127