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For satellites in orbit, their kinetic energy is equal to their gravitational potential energy (T/F)
[From: ][author: ][Date: 12-04-27][Hit: ]
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I know it's false, but I don't know why. Can someone explain this to me please?
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Vo² = GM/R → KE = ½m*GM/R
GPE = GMm/R
GPE/KE = 2.0
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