Two satellites of the same mass are orbiting round the earth at heights of R and 4R above…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
Two satellites of the same mass are orbiting round the earth at heights of R and 4R above the earth’s surface: R being the radius of the earth. Their kinetic energies are in the ratio of
- 4:1
- 3:2
- 4:3
- 5:2
Answer
(D) 5:2
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