A satellite of mass
is launched vertically upwards with an initial speed
from the surface of the earth. After it reaches height
radius of the earth), it ejects a rocket of mass
so that subsequently the satellite moves in a circular orbit. The kinetic energy of the rocket is (
is the gravitational constant ;
is the mass of the earth)
A satellite of mass is launched vertically upwards with an initial speed from the surface of the earth. After it reaches height radius of the earth), it ejects a rocket of mass so that subsequently the satellite moves in a circular orbit. The kinetic energy of the rocket is ( is the gravitational constant ; is the mass of the earth)
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:Transverse velocity of rocket
Radial velocity of rocket
Kinetic energy
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