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Physics Gravitation Kepler’s laws of Planetary Motion MCQ (Single Correct)

If the kinetic energy of a satellite orbiting around the earth is doubled then

A
the satellite will escape into the space.
B
the satellite will fall down on the earth
C
radius of its orbit will be doubled
D
radius of its orbit will become half

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this is the value of escape velocity, hence the satellite will escape out from gravitation of earth

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