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Gravitation: Orbital Mechanics MCQ

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Orbital MechanicsHardQuestion 6255

Question

For a satellite to be boosted to higher orbit, it must be given:
  1. A
    More speed only at current orbit
  2. B
    Impulse to slow down
  3. C
    More energy (positive)
    Correct
  4. D
    Reduced mass

Correct answer

More energy (positive)

Explanation

Higher orbit has higher total energy (less negative). Satellite must gain positive energy.

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