Why does an object above the ground have P.E.?
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The options of the question are missing. I have attached it.
Answer:
Satellite in option B will have the greatest speed.
Explanation:
From kepplers third law, we know that
V² = GM/R
Thus, v = √(GM/R)
Where;
v is velocity
G is gravitational constant
M is mass
R is radius
Looking at the options, let's start from the first one;
Option A
Here, mass = (1/2)m and radius = R
So, v = √(GM/R) thus v = √(G(m/2)/R) = √(Gm/2R)
Option B
Here, mass = m and radius = (1/2)R
Thus v = √(Gm/(R/2)) = √(2Gm/R)
Option C
Here, mass = m and radius = R
Thus v = √(Gm/R)
Option D
Here, mass = m and radius = 2R
Thus v = √(Gm/(2R))
Now, inspecting all the options, it's clear that option B will have the greatest velocity because it's numerator is the biggest and will in turn lead to higher velocity.
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Explanation:
The maximum speed of the block occurs when spring has no deformation, that is, there is no elastic potential energy, which can be remarked from appropriate application of the Principle of Energy Conservation: