For a satellite in a circular orbit, which of the following is true about its kinetic and potential energy?

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For a satellite in a circular orbit, which of the following is true about its kinetic and potential energy?
  1. K.E. = P.E.
  2. K.E. > P.E.
  3. K.E. < P.E.
  4. K.E. = 0

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Q: For a satellite in a circular orbit, which of the following is true about its kinetic and potential energy?
Solution: For a satellite in a circular orbit, the kinetic energy is less than the potential energy, as K.E. = -1/2 P.E.
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