AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2009

  • question_answer
    A satellite of mass m is moving in a circular orbit of radius R above the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R. The amount of work done to shift the satellite to higher orbit of radius is

    A) \[mgR\]                               

    B) \[\frac{mgR}{6}\]  

    C) \[\frac{mMgR}{\left( M+m \right)}\]                     

    D) \[\frac{mMgR}{6\left( M+m \right)}\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    If the body of mass m is moved from the surface of earth to a point at distance h above the surface of earth, then change in potential energy or work done against gravity will be \[W=\Delta U\] \[=GMm\left[ \frac{1}{{{r}_{1}}}-\frac{1}{{{r}_{2}}} \right]\] Here \[{{r}_{1}}=R+R=2R\]and\[{{r}_{2}}=R+2R=3R\] \[=\frac{GmMR}{6{{R}^{2}}}\] \[=\frac{mgR}{6}\]


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner