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satellite revolving in circular orbit suppose `V_(0)` is the orbital speed, T its time period, u its potential energy and K the kinetic energy. Now value of G is decreasesd. Then

A

`V_(0)` will decreases

B

T will decrease

C

U will decrease

D

K will decrease

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze how the decrease in the gravitational constant \( G \) affects the various parameters of a satellite in a circular orbit: orbital speed \( V_0 \), time period \( T \), potential energy \( U \), and kinetic energy \( K \). ### Step 1: Analyze the Orbital Speed \( V_0 \) The formula for the orbital speed \( V_0 \) of a satellite in a circular orbit is given by: \[ V_0 = \sqrt{\frac{G M}{r}} \] Where: - \( G \) is the gravitational constant, - \( M \) is the mass of the central body (e.g., Earth), - \( r \) is the radius of the orbit. **Effect of Decreasing \( G \)**: - If \( G \) decreases, \( V_0 \) will also decrease because \( V_0 \) is directly proportional to \( \sqrt{G} \). **Conclusion**: \( V_0 \) will decrease. ### Step 2: Analyze the Time Period \( T \) The formula for the time period \( T \) of a satellite in a circular orbit is given by: \[ T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{r^3}{G M}} \] **Effect of Decreasing \( G \)**: - From this formula, we see that \( T \) is inversely proportional to \( \sqrt{G} \). Therefore, if \( G \) decreases, \( T \) will increase. **Conclusion**: \( T \) will increase, not decrease. ### Step 3: Analyze the Potential Energy \( U \) The potential energy \( U \) of a satellite in a gravitational field is given by: \[ U = -\frac{G M m}{r} \] Where \( m \) is the mass of the satellite. **Effect of Decreasing \( G \)**: - Since \( U \) is directly proportional to \( G \) (with a negative sign), if \( G \) decreases, the magnitude of \( U \) (which is negative) will increase (i.e., it becomes less negative). **Conclusion**: \( U \) will increase, not decrease. ### Step 4: Analyze the Kinetic Energy \( K \) The kinetic energy \( K \) of the satellite is given by: \[ K = \frac{1}{2} m V_0^2 \] Using the expression for \( V_0 \): \[ K = \frac{1}{2} m \left(\sqrt{\frac{G M}{r}}\right)^2 = \frac{G M m}{2r} \] **Effect of Decreasing \( G \)**: - Since \( K \) is directly proportional to \( G \), if \( G \) decreases, \( K \) will also decrease. **Conclusion**: \( K \) will decrease. ### Summary of Results - \( V_0 \) will decrease (Option A: Correct) - \( T \) will increase (Option B: Incorrect) - \( U \) will increase (Option C: Incorrect) - \( K \) will decrease (Option D: Correct) ### Final Answer The correct options are: - A: \( V_0 \) will decrease. - D: \( K \) will decrease.
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