STANDARDPhysics-Gravitation

STANDARD Physics Energy of Satellite MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

For a satellite moving in an orbit around the Earth, the ratio of its potential energy to kinetic energy is

A

1

B

−1

C

2

D

−2

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The kinetic energy of a satellite in orbit is K = GMm/2r and the potential energy is U = -GMm/r. The ratio U/K = -2, indicating that the potential energy is twice the kinetic energy but negative.

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