A rocket of mass 
is launched vertically upward with an initial speed 
from the surface of the earth. After it reaches height 
( 
radius of earth), it ejects a satellite of mass 
so that subsequently the satellite moves in a circular orbit. The kinetic energy of the satellite is ( 
gravitational constant; 
is the mass of earth)
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As we know,
The rocket splits at height 
. Since, sepration of rocket is impulsive therefore conservation of momentum in both radial and tangential direction can be applied.
Kinetic energy of satellite 
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