Initially, a satellite of $100 \ kg$ is in a circular orbit of radius $1.5 R_E$. This satellite can be moved to a circular orbit of radius $3 R_E$ by supplying $\alpha \times 10^6 \ J$ of energy. The value of $\alpha$ is . . . . . . .
(Take Radius of Earth $R_E = 6 \times 10^6 \ m$ and $g = 10 \ m/s^2$)

  • A
    $150$
  • B
    $500$
  • C
    $100$
  • D
    $1000$

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