A planet revolves in a circular orbit around the sun. Which of the following relationships is true regarding the planet's kinetic and potential energies?

A.
\(U=-2 K E\)
B.
\(U=-K E\)
C.
\(U=K E / 2\)
D.
\(U=-K E / 2\)
E.
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Physics C(M)
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Physics C Unit 7 Questions Set Year:2024 Question No:2

Answer:

A

Knowledge points:

3.3 Conservation of Energy
7.2 Orbits of Planets and Satellites

Solution:

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