Question

The binding energy of a satellite revolving
around planet in a circular orbit is 3x10'J.
Its kinetic energy is

(A) 6x10ºJ
(B) -3 10'J
(C) -6 10+9J
(D) 3 x10+9J​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

BINDING ENERGY = -VE OF TOTAL MECHANICAL ENERGY

TOTAL MECHANICAL ENERGY = - 3×10

KINETIC ENERGY IS THE POSITIVE OF TOTAL ENERGY

THUS KINETIC ENERGY = 3×10