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Two satellites A and B move round the earth in the same orbit. The mass of B is twice the mass of A. which of the followings is correct ? |
Speeds of A and B are equal The potential energy of earth + A is same as that of earth + B The kinetic energy of A and B are equal The total energy of earth + A is same as that of earth + B |
Speeds of A and B are equal |
$v\left(=\sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}}\right)$ is independent of mass of the satellite. |PE| = 2KE = $\frac{GMm}{r}$ ⇒ PE & KE depend on these ∴ $\frac{v_1}{v_2}$ = 1, speeds are equal |