A satellite of mass \(m\) is orbiting the earth (of radius \(R\)) at a height \(h\) from its surface. What is the total energy of the satellite in terms of \(g_0?\)
(\(g_0\) is the value of acceleration due to gravity at the earth's surface)

1. \(\dfrac{mg_0R^2}{2(R+h)}\) 2. \(-\dfrac{mg_0R^2}{2(R+h)}\)
3. \(\dfrac{2mg_0R^2}{(R+h)}\) 4. \(-\dfrac{2mg_0R^2}{(R+h)}\)
Subtopic:  Gravitational Potential Energy |
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NEET - 2016
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