Multiple Choice
What is the kinetic energy of a 200-kg satellite as it follows a circular orbit of radius 8.0 *106 m around the Earth? (Mass of Earth = 6.0 *1024 kg. )
A) 5.0 * 109 J
B) 1.0 * 1010 J
C) 1.5* 1010 J
D) 2.0 * 1010 J
E) 2.5 * 109 J
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