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What is the minimum energy required to launch a satellite of mass m from the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R in a circular orbit at an altitude of 2R?

A

`(2GmM)/(3R)`

B

`(GmM)/(3R)`

C

`(GmM)/(3R)`

D

`(5GmM)/(6R)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Required energy `-(GMm)/(R )=(-GMm)/(6R)`
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