AIPMT PRELIMS2005Physics-Gravitation
AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Physics Satellite Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
For a satellite moving in an orbit around the earth, the ratio of kinetic energy to potential energy is:
A
4
B
1/2
C
1/√2
D
1/4
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
For a satellite in orbit, the kinetic energy is half the magnitude of the potential energy, but positive. Thus, the ratio of kinetic energy to potential energy is 1/2.
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