A Satellite of Mass M₁ Circles a Planet of Mass

question 1

Multiple Choice

A satellite of mass m₁ circles a planet of mass m₂ and radius r in an orbit at a height 2r above the surface of the planet. What minimum energy is required to change the orbit to one for which the height of the satellite is 3r above the surface of the planet?

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