Physics-Gravitational Potential Energy
NEET Physics Gravitational Potential Energy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
What is the change in potential energy when a satellite is moved from an orbit of radius 2R to 4R?
A
Twice the change in total energy
B
Equal to the change in kinetic energy
C
Half the change in total energy
D
Zero, as potential energy remains constant
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The change in potential energy is stated to be twice the change in the total energy when moving between orbits, as per the example provided in the NCERT context.
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