If the kinetic energy of a satellite revolving In its orbit near earth is doubled which of ...........

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If the kinetic energy of a satellite revolving In its orbit near earth is doubled ,which of of the following statements is correct?

satellite will stop revolving and will fall on on earth

satellite will leave its orbit and go into space

satellite will revolve in an orbit with radius that is four times that of earth

none of these

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Explanation:

Near the earth surface the relation between orbital velocity and escape velocity is Ve= 2VO thus if the velocity of an orbiting satellite close to the earth is increased times or 41%, then the satellite will leave the orbit and will escape .in other words , if the kinetic energy of an orbiting satellite is doubled immediately ,then the satellite will escape.