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Physics Gravitation Motion of Satellite MCQ (Single Correct)

Two identical satellites are at R and 7R away from earth surface, the wrong statement is (R = Radius of earth)

A
Ratio of total energy will be 4
B
Ratio of kinetic energies will be 4
C
Ratio of potential energies will be 4
D
Ratio of total energy will be 4 but ratio of potential and kinetic energies will be 2

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D

Orbital radius of satellites

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