Q 11-07-028NEETJEE MainEasy
The kinetic energy of a satellite in a circular orbit is $2$ MJ. Its total mechanical energy and potential energy are respectively
Answer: (D) $-2$ MJ and $-4$ MJ
For a circular orbit: $U = -2K$ and $E = K + U = -K$.
$U = -4$ MJ and $E = -2$ MJ.
Solution by Sreeraj P, M.Sc Physics