When the height of a satellite increases from the surface of the earth.

Question

When the height of a satellite increases from the surface of the earth. (A) PE decreases, KE increases (B) PE decreases, KE decreases (C) PE increases, KE decreases (D) PE increases, KE increases

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

As the height increases, potential energy of the satellite increases. Because PE is directly proportional to height of the body from Earth's surface. Since the total energy of the satellite is constant, KE has to decrease.

Q. When the height of a satellite increases from the surface of the earth.

PE decreases, KE increases

PE decreases, KE decreases

PE increases, KE decreases

PE increases, KE increases

As the height increases, potential energy of the satellite increases. Because PE is directly proportional to height of the body from Earth's surface. Since the total energy of the satellite is constant, KE has to decrease.