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PhysicsGravitationSatellite MotionMedium2 minQB
PhysicsMediumstatement

In the graph shown, the PE of earth - satellite system is shown by a solid line as a function of distance (The separation between earth's centre and satellite). The total energy of the two objects which may or may not be bounded to the earth are shown in the figure by dotted lines.

image.pngBased on the above information, answer the following questions. Mark the correct statement(s).

Options:

Answer:
A
Solution:

For the system to be bounded one, total energy of the system must be negative. So, object having total energy 1Eis bounded and other is unbounded.

Stream:JEESubject:PhysicsTopic:GravitationSubtopic:Satellite Motion
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