Radius of orbit of satellite of earth is R. Its Kinetic energy is proportional to:
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Radius of orbit of satellite of earth is R. Its Kinetic energy is proportional to:
- \(\frac{1}{R}\)
- \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{R}}\)
- R
- \(\frac{1}{R^{\frac{3}{2}}}\)
Answer
(A) 1 R
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