Determine the energy required to launch a satellite of mass&nbsp;m from the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R in a circular orbit at an altitude of 3R.

GMm/8R

5GMm/6R

5GMm/3R

GMm/3R

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Determine the energy required to launch a satellite of mass m from the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R in a circular orbit at an altitude of 3R.

Option 1 -

5GMm/6R

Option 2 -

5GMm/3R

Option 3 -

GMm/3R

Option 4 -

GMm/8R

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