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If the horizontal velocity given to a satellite is greater than critical velocity but less than the escape velocity at the height, then the satellite will
PhysicsGravitationMHT CETMHT CET 2021 (23 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A be lost in space
  • B falls on the earth along parabolic path
  • C revolve in circular orbit
  • D revolve in elliptical orbit
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The correct answer is: revolve in elliptical orbit
If the horizontal velocity given to a satellite is greater than critical velocity but less than the escape velocity at the height, then the satellite will revolve in elliptical orbit.

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