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A satellite of mass 
is in a stable circular orbit at an altitude 
above the Earth's surface (where 
is the radius of the Earth). The energy required to launch the satellite from the Earth's surface into this orbit was 
. If the satellite is to be moved to a new stable circular orbit at an altitude of 
, what is the additional energy required? (Assume 
)
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
For the initial orbit at radius 
:
For the final orbit at radius 
:
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