A satellite of mass 
is orbiting the earth (of radius 
) at a height 
from its surface. The total energy of the satellite in terms of 
, the value of acceleration due to gravity at the earth’s surface, is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
: Total energy of satellite at height 
from the earth surface,
(i)
Also, 
or, 
(ii)
From eqns. (i) and (ii),
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