A satellite is moving with a constant speed V in a circular orbit about the earth. An…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A satellite is moving with a constant speed V in a circular orbit about the earth. An object of mass m is ejected from the satellite such that it just escapes from the gravitational pull of the earth. At the time of its ejection, the kinetic energy of the object is
- mV2
- 2mV2
Answer
(A)
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