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A satellite revolving around a planet has orbit velocity 10km/s . The additional velocity required for the satellite to escape from the gravitational field of the planet is

A

14.14km/s

B

1.2km/s

C

4.14km/s

D

41.4 km/s

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The correct Answer is:
C
`DeltaV= V_e- V_o= (sqrt2-1) V_o = 0.414xx10 = 4.14Km/s`
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