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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 `3R` from the surface of the earth (`R`=radius of earth)

A

`4R`

B

`3R`

C

`2R`

D

`R`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`T.E.=P.E., -(GMm)/(2(R+h))=(GMm)/((4R))`
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