College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 7 - Circular Motion and Gravitation - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 258: 20

Answer

(b) decreases

Work Step by Step

The kinetic energy of a satellite is $K=\frac{1}{2}mv^{2}=\frac{GmM}{2r}$ So, higher the radius, lesser is the kinetic energy.
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