A satellite of mass m is in a circular orbit of radius 
about the earth. The energy required to transfer it to a circular orbit of radius 
is
(where 
and 
is the mass and radius of the earth respectively)
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Initial total energy of the satellite is
Final total energy of the satellite is
The changes in the total energy is
Thus, the energy required to transfer the satellite to the desired orbit
= 
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