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A space capsule is in a circular orbit of about the earth A

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A space capsule is in a circular orbit of about the earth A

A space capsule is in a circular orbit of about the earth A short burst from a rocket in the backward direction increases the kinetic energy by 20 and causes the capsule to enter ar elliptical orbit with the point of firing as the perigee ier r Then choose the correct statement s for further motion of capsule Assume mass of capsule to remain nearly constant B Total mechanical energy of capsule decreases Time period of capsule will decrease Distance of apogee from centre of earth is r 1 5 If mechanical energy before the event short burstis final mechanical energy after the YOU MARKED YOU MARKED