SatellitesMediumQuestion 6243
Question
A satellite in orbit has total energy:
- APositive
- BZero
- CNegativeCorrect
- DInfinite
Correct answer
Negative
Explanation
Total E = −GMm/2r < 0. Total energy of bound satellite is always negative.
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Gravitation: Satellites MCQ
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