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Grade 12th passMechanics

A satellite moves in a circular orbit around a planet.show that the velocity v and escape velocity of the satellite are related by the expression Vesc=√2v

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7 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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7 Years ago
Orbital velocity is given by,v=(√gR)Escape velocity is given by,V=(√2gR)On finding the ratio,v/V=1/√2,So,V=√2*v
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