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How much work is done on a satellite in a circular orbit about earth?

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Answer:

0 J

Step-by-step explanation:


W = Work done on the satellite in circular orbit about earth by earth


F = Force on gravity on satellite by earth


d = displacement of the satellite


\theta = Angle between the force on gravity and displacement = 90

We know that, Work done is given as


W = F d Cos\theta\\W = F d Cos90\\W = F d (0)\\W = 0 J

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