NEET PhysicsClass 11Energy of an orbiting satelliteMediumAssertion–Reason

Why is a satellite bound to the earth? Weigh the Assertion (A) on the sign of its total mechanical energy against the Reason (R) comparing its kinetic and potential energies.

Assertion (A): The total mechanical energy of a satellite in a circular orbit round the earth is negative.
Reason (R): The gravitational potential energy of the satellite is negative and its magnitude is greater than the satellite's kinetic energy.

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Why is a satellite bound to the earth? Weigh the Assertion (A) on the sign of its total mechanical energy against the Reason (R) comparing its kinetic and potential energies.

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