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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 effects of increasing the orbital speed of a satellite by 10%. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Orbital Speed**: The orbital speed \( v_0 \) of a satellite in a circular orbit is given 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. 2. **Increasing the Speed**: If the speed is increased by 10%, the new speed \( v \) can be expressed as: \[ v = v_0 + 0.1v_0 = 1.1v_0 \] 3. **Centripetal Force and Gravitational Force**: For a satellite in orbit, the centripetal force required to keep it in circular motion is provided by the gravitational force. The centripetal force \( F_c \) is given by: \[ F_c = \frac{mv^2}{r} \] The gravitational force \( F_g \) acting on the satellite is: \[ F_g = \frac{GMm}{r^2} \] 4. **Setting Up the Equation**: Initially, at speed \( v_0 \): \[ \frac{mv_0^2}{r} = \frac{GMm}{r^2} \] This shows that the centripetal force equals the gravitational force. 5. **Substituting the New Speed**: Now, substituting \( v = 1.1v_0 \) into the centripetal force equation: \[ F_c' = \frac{m(1.1v_0)^2}{r} = \frac{m(1.21v_0^2)}{r} \] 6. **Comparing Forces**: The new centripetal force becomes: \[ F_c' = 1.21 \cdot \frac{mv_0^2}{r} \] Since we know that \( \frac{mv_0^2}{r} = \frac{GMm}{r^2} \), we can substitute: \[ F_c' = 1.21 \cdot \frac{GMm}{r^2} \] This indicates that the new centripetal force \( F_c' \) is greater than the gravitational force \( F_g \). 7. **Conclusion**: Since the centripetal force \( F_c' \) exceeds the gravitational force \( F_g \), the satellite will no longer be able to maintain its orbit and will escape. Therefore, the correct conclusion is that the satellite escapes from its orbit. ### Final Answer: The satellite escapes from its orbit.
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