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A satellite of mass 2000 kg is revolving around the earth in a circular orbit of radius `4xx10^(4)` km. The gravitational force exerted by the satellite on the earth is ________. [Mass of the earth `= 6xx10^(24)kg, G=6.67xx10^(-11)Nm^(2)//kg^(2)`]

A

`5xx10^(8)N`

B

`5xx10^(3)N`

C

`5xx10^(5)N`

D

`5xx10^(4)N`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`F=(GMm)/(d^(2))=5xx10^(8)`
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