Two satellites, A and B, have masses m and 2m respectively. A is in a circular orbit of radius R and B is in a circular orbit of radius 2R around the…
JEE Main 2019 — Physics Mechanics
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Two satellites, A and B, have masses m and 2m respectively. A is in a circular orbit of radius R and B is in a circular orbit of radius 2R around the earth. The ratio of their kinetic energies, KBKA is:
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Held on 12 Jan 2019 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.
Options
A
2
B
21
C
1
D
21
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Solution
Let v be the orbital velocity of the satellite which is given as v=rGM
Here M be the mass of the earth, m be the mass of satellite and r is the orbit radius.
Kinetic energy, K=21mv2=21m(rGM)2=2rGMm∝rm
Ratio, KBKA=mBmA×rArB=2mm×R2R=1
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