In the graph shown, the potential energy of the earth-satellite system is shown by a solid line as a function of distance $ r $ (the separation between the earth's centre and satellite). The total energy of the two objects which may or may not be bounded to the earth is shown in the figure by dotted lines. Mark the correct statement(s).

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In the graph shown, the potential energy of the earth-satellite system is shown by a solid line as a function of distance $ r $ (the separation between the earth's centre and satellite). The total energy of the two objects which may or may not be bounded to the earth is shown in the figure by dotted lines. Mark the correct statement(s)., e object having the total energy $ E_{1} $ is bounded one., e object having the total energy $ E_{2} $ is bounded one., th the objects are bounded., th the objects are unbounded.

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TE = PE + KE For the system to be bounded one, the total energy of the system must be negative. Therefore, the object having the negative total energy is bounded and if the total energy is positive is then object is unbounded.

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