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What is the amount of energy required to launch a satellite, with a...

What is the amount of energy required to launch a satellite, with a mass of 200 kg, from an orbit 400 km above Earth's surface to completely escape Earth's gravitational influence?

Options

  1. A5.9 × 10^9 Joules
  2. B2.86 × 10^10 Joules
  3. C1.44 × 10^9 Joules
  4. D3.60 × 10^10 Joules

Correct answer

A. 5.9 × 10^9 Joules

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A)
5.9 × 10^9 Joules
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