JEE Main Physics question

PhysicsGravitationJEE Main

A satellite with kinetic energy is revolving round the earth in a circular orbit. How much more kinetic energy should be given to it so that it may just escape into outer space?

Answer: (A)

Solution

Total orbital energy . To escape, total energy must reach exactly 0, requiring an addition of . Hence option (A) is correct.

Question ID VK-154670