The percentage increase in the energy for an artificial satellite to shift it from an orbit of
radius r to an orbit of radius
is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Energy of an artificial satellite is given as

Orbit of radius
Orbit of radius
Increase in energy 


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