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The total energy of a satellite moving in a circular orbit is `[-1.5xx10^(9)J]`. What is its bilding energy?

A

`3xx10^(0)J`

B

`1.5xx10^(9)`J

C

`0.75xx10^(10)`J

D

`4.5xx10^(10)`J

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B

Binding energy `=-` [Total energy] `=1.5xx10^(9)J`
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