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An artificial satellite is moving in a circular orbit around the earth with a speed equal to half the magnitude of the escape velocity from the earth's surface. The height of the satellite above the earth's surface is [R = Radius of the earth]
An artificial satellite is moving in a circular orbit around the earth with a speed equal to half the magnitude of the escape velocity from the earth's surface. The height of the satellite above the earth's surface is [R = Radius of the earth]
Updated On: May 4, 2024
- 2R
- 3/2 R
- R/2
- R
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The Correct Option is D
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The correct option is (D): R
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