MCQEasyJEE Main 2023 · 8 April, Shift 1Satellites & Orbital Velocity

Physics Question from JEE Main 2023 · 8 April, Shift 1

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: If EE be the total energy of a satellite moving around the Earth, then its potential energy will be E2\frac{E}{2}.

Statement II: The kinetic energy of a satellite revolving in an orbit is equal to the half the magnitude of total energy EE.

Options:

  • A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

  • B

    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

  • C

    Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

  • D

    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

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