Practice Energy of an Orbiting Satellite - 7.10 | 7. GRAVITATION | CBSE 11 Physics - Part 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is kinetic energy?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how fast an object is moving.

Question 2

Easy

What is the formula for potential energy of a satellite?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the role of distance from Earth's center.

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Question 1

What is the total energy of a satellite in a stable orbit?

  • Positive
  • Zero
  • Negative

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens to energy when objects escape gravitational fields.

Question 2

True or False: Kinetic energy can be negative.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the definition and formula for kinetic energy.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A satellite with a mass of 200 kg is in a circular orbit 500 km above the Earth. Calculate the K.E, P.E, and T.E of the satellite.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use known Earth constants: G and radius for calculations.

Question 2

Compare the energy dynamics of an artificial satellite in a low Earth orbit versus one in geostationary orbit. Explain the implications of these differences.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the height of each orbit and their speeds.

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