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Question
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A satellite of mass m is in a circular orbit of radius R around Earth. The time required to complete one revolution is T. What would be the kinetic energy of the satellite?
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GMm/R
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GMm/2R
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mR/T
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2m(R/T)2
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -T′=2(4R) =264R =8⎝ ⎛2GMR ⎠ ⎞=8T.
Detailed explanation-2: -A geostationary satellite orbits around the earth in a circular orbit of radius 36, 000 km.
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