The potential energy of a satellite, having mass m and rotating at a height of 6.4 x 10 6…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The potential energy of a satellite, having mass m and rotating at a height of 6.4 x 106 m is
[where R is the radius of the Earth and g the acceleration due to gravity]
- \(\text { — }\)mgR
- \(\text { — }\)0.67 mgR
- \(\text { — }\)0.5 mgR
- \(\text { — }\)0.33 mgR
Answer
(C) — 0.5 mgR
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