NEET Physics Gravitational Potential Energy MCQ Question
What is the change in gravitational potential energy of a satellite of mass 400 kg when it is moved from a circular orbit of radius 2R_E to 4R_E around the Earth?
-6.25 × 10^9 J
-3.13 × 10^9 J
13 × 10^9 J
6.25 × 10^9 J
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The change in gravitational potential energy is given as twice the change in total energy, which is -6.25 × 10^9 J according to the given example.
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