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The gravitational potential energy of a satellite revolving around the earth in circular orbit is – 4 MJ. Find the additional energy (in MJ) that should be given to the satellite so that it escapes from the gravitational field of earth. Assume earth's gravitational force to be the only gravitational force on the satellite and no atmospheric resistance. 

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Explanation:-

PE = –4 MJ TE = –2MJ

The additional energy required to make the satellite escape = +2MJ.

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