The ratio of binding energy of a satellite at rest on earth's surface to the binding energy of a
satellite of same mass revolving around the earth at a height h above the earth's surface is ( 
radius of the earth)
A
B
C
D
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A
Binding energy of a satellite at rest on earthis surface
Total energy 
.
K.E. of rotation 
P.E. 
Binding energy 
Energy necessary to free the body from the gravitation field
B. 
.
Binding energy of a satellite revolving around the earth at a height h
Total energy 
K.E. + P.E. 
Total energy 
or 
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