PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Fields and their consequences · Fields and their consequences
Problem
For a satellite in orbit around the Earth, which of the following statements is correct?
(1) The total energy of the satellite is zero.
(2) The magnitude of the satellite's kinetic energy is greater than the magnitude of the satellite's gravitational potential energy.
(3) The magnitude of the satellite's kinetic energy is equal to the magnitude of the satellite's gravitational potential energy.
(4) The total energy of the satellite is less than zero.