An earth satellite is moved from one stable circular orbit to another larger and stable circular orbit. The following quantities increase for the satellite as a result of this change:-
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An earth satellite is moved from one stable circular orbit to another larger and stable circular orbit. The following quantities increase for the satellite as a result of this change:-

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: For a circular orbit, v = √(GM/r), L = m√(GMr), K = GMm/(2r), U = -GMm/r, E = -GMm/(2r), and T = 2π√(r³/GM). Step 2: Form the ratio or energy change using the given radii/masses. Step 3: Simplify to the requested value. Final: A: gravitational potential energy.