JEE MainPhysicsGravitationMCQ+4 / −1
A satellite of mass is revolving in circular orbit of radius . If energy is supplied to the satellite, it would revolve in a new circular orbit of radius (use radius of earth)
- A4 R
- B6 R
- C2.5 R
- D3 R
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Correct answer: B
- Total energy of a satellite in a circular orbit
For a satellite of mass in a circular orbit of radius , the total mechanical energy is
Using , this becomes
- Initial orbit
Given:
- initial radius
So initial total energy is
Substitute values:
- Energy supplied
Given supplied energy:
This increases the total energy of the satellite.
Hence new total energy:
Take LCM:
So,
- New circular orbit radius
For new orbit radius ,
Substitute , :
Set this equal to the value found:
Cancel minus sign:
Multiply both sides by :
- Option check
The new circular orbit radius is
So the correct option is B.
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