A satellite whose mass is 1000 kg is in a circular orbit 1000 km above the surface of Earth. A space scientist wants to transfer the satellite to a circular orbit 1500 km above the surface. The amount of work that must be done to accomplish this is
A) 3.43 GJ.
B) 1.71 GJ.
C) -1.71 GJ.
D) 11.9 GJ.
E) -3.43 GJ.

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The Answer of A satellite whose mass is 1000 kg is in a circular orbit 1000 km above the surface of Earth. A space scientist wants to transfer the satellite to a circular orbit 1500 km above the surface. The amount of work that must be done to accomplish this is
A) 3.43 GJ.
B) 1.71 GJ.
C) -1.71 GJ.
D) 11.9 GJ.
E) -3.43 GJ.

A Satellite Whose Mass Is 1000 Kg Is in a Circular