NEET Physics Gravitational Potential Energy MCQ Question
Consider a diagram where a satellite is shown in a circular orbit around the Earth with a radius of 2R_E. What is the gravitational potential energy of the satellite in this orbit?
-(G * M_E * m) / (2R_E)
-(G * M_E * m) / R_E
(G * M_E * m) / (2R_E)
(G * M_E * m) / R_E
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The gravitational potential energy at a distance from the center of the Earth is given by the negative value of (G * M_E * m) divided by the radius. For a radius of 2R_E, the expression becomes -(G * M_E * m) / (2R_E).
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