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if a satellite orbits as close to the ea...

if a satellite orbits as close to the earth's surface as possible.

A

its speed is maximum

B

time period of its revolution is minimum

C

the total energy of the 'earth plus satellite' system is minimum

D

the total energy of the 'earth plus satellite' system is maximum

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The correct Answer is:
A, B, C

For (A) : orbital speed `v_(0)=sqrt(("GM")/("r")),r_("min")=R" So "v_(0)`
= maximum
For (B) : Time period of revolution `T^(2)prop r^(3)`
For (C/D) : Total energy `=-("GMm")/(2r)`
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