Infinite number of bodies, each of mass 2 kg are situated on x-axis at distance 1 m, 2 m, 4 m, 8 m respectively from the origin. The resulting gravitational potential due to this system at the origin will be
− G
− 4 G
An artificial satellite moves in a circular orbit around the earth. Total energy of the satellite is given by E. The potential energy of the satellite is
- 2E
2E
Two particles of mass m1 and m2 approach each other due to their mutual gravitational attraction only. Then
accelerations of both the particles are equal
acceleration of the particle of mass m1 is proportional to m1
acceleration of the particle of mass m1 is proportional to m2
acceleration of the particle of mass m1 is inversely proportional to m1
A satellite has kinetic energy K, potential energy V and total energy E. Which of the following statements is true ?
K = − V/2
K = V/2
E = K/2
E = − K/2
A.
K = − V/2
As we know that for the earth and satellite system,
where, a = radius of the orbit of the satellite and m = mass of the satellite
On the basis of above three expressions for the energies, we have