MHT CET Physics question

Physics Gravitation MHT CET

A satellite orbits around the earth in a circular orbit with a speed and orbital radius . If it loses some energy, then and change as:

(A) decreases and increases
(B) increases and decreasesCorrect
(C)Both and decreases
(D)Both and increases

Answer: (B)

Solution

Total energy decreases (becomes more negative) on losing energy, so decreases, and

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Question ID VK-059750