NEET PhysicsClass 11Energy of an orbiting satelliteHardSingle correct

A satellite of mass m orbits the earth (mass M, radius R) in a circular orbit of radius 2R. How much energy must be supplied to shift it to a circular orbit of radius 3R?

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A satellite of mass m orbits the earth (mass M, radius R) in a circular orbit of radius 2R. How much energy must be supplied to shift it to a circular orbit of radius 3R?

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