An Earth satellite is moved from one stable circular orbit to a farther stable circular…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Gravitation
An Earth satellite is moved from one stable circular orbit to a farther stable circular orbit. Which one of the following quantities increases?
- Gravitational force of attraction
- Gravitational potential energy
- Centripetal acceleration
- Linear orbital speed
Answer
(B) Gravitational potential energy
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