Question

If the kinetic energy of a satellite orbiting around the earth is doubled then -
a.the satellite will escape into the space.
b.the satellite will fall down on the earth
c.radius of its orbit will be doubled
d.radius of its orbit will become h

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

If speed of orbiting satellite is made $\sqrt{2}$

​ times, then satellite will escape because its velocity then becomes equal to escape velocity. This implies that : (a)speed is increased by 41% and (b) K.E. is doubled.