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At what height from the surface of the earth, the total energy of satellite is equal to its potential energy at a height `2R` from the surface of the earth (`R`=radius of earth)

A

`2R`

B

`R//2`

C

`R//4`

D

`4R`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`(-GMm)/(2r)=((-GMm)/(3R)), r=R+h`
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