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Physics-Gravitational Potential Energy

NEET Physics Gravitational Potential Energy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11

Consider a satellite in a circular orbit of radius 2R_E around the Earth. If it is transferred to a circular orbit of radius 4R_E, what is the change in the gravitational potential energy of the satellite?

Question diagram
A

6.25 × 10^9 J

B

13 × 10^9 J

C

5 × 10^9 J

D

5 × 10^9 J

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, the change in potential energy is twice the change in total energy. Given ΔE = 3.13 × 10^9 J, ΔV = 2 × ΔE = 6.25 × 10^9 J.

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