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Show the nature of the following graph for a satellite orbiting the earth.
(a) `K E` vs orbitial radius `R` (b) `PE` vs orbital radius `r` (c ) `TE` vs orbital radius `R`.

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To solve the question, we will analyze the kinetic energy (K.E.), potential energy (P.E.), and total energy (T.E.) of a satellite orbiting the Earth as functions of the orbital radius \( R \). We will derive the equations for each type of energy and then describe the nature of the graphs. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Kinetic Energy (K.E.) Calculation:** - The velocity \( v \) of a satellite in orbit is given by: \[ v = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{R}} ...
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