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The orbital speed of a satellite revolving around a planet in a circular orbit is `v_(0)` . If its speed is increased by 10 % ,then

A

It will escape from its orbit

B

It will start rotating in an elliptical

C

It will continue to move in the same orbit

D

It will move in a circular orbit of radius 20 % more than radius of intial orbit

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the effect of increasing the orbital speed of a satellite by 10%. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the initial conditions The initial orbital speed of the satellite is given as \( v_0 \). The orbital speed for a satellite in a circular orbit around a planet is determined by the formula: \[ v_0 = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}} \] where \( G \) is the gravitational constant, \( M \) is the mass of the planet, and \( R \) is the radius of the orbit. ### Step 2: Calculate the new speed If the speed is increased by 10%, the new speed \( v \) can be calculated as: \[ v = v_0 + 0.1 v_0 = 1.1 v_0 \] ### Step 3: Determine the relationship between the new speed and escape velocity The escape velocity \( v_e \) from the planet is given by: \[ v_e = \sqrt{2} v_0 \] To find out if the new speed \( v \) is less than, equal to, or greater than the escape velocity, we need to compare \( 1.1 v_0 \) with \( v_e \): \[ v_e = \sqrt{2} v_0 \approx 1.414 v_0 \] Since \( 1.1 v_0 < 1.414 v_0 \), we conclude that: \[ v < v_e \] ### Step 4: Determine the type of orbit Since the new speed \( v \) is greater than the original orbital speed \( v_0 \) but less than the escape velocity \( v_e \), the satellite will no longer be in a circular orbit. Instead, it will enter an elliptical orbit. ### Conclusion Thus, the satellite will start rotating in an elliptical orbit. ### Final Answer The correct conclusion is: **It will start rotating in an elliptical orbit.** ---
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