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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 19M.1A.HL.TZ1.34
Level HL Paper 1A Time zone TZ1
Command term Question number 34 Adapted from N/A
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19M.1A.HL.TZ1.34

A satellite in a circular orbit around the Earth needs to reduce its orbital radius.

What is the work done by the satellite rocket engine and the change in kinetic energy resulting from this shift in orbital height?

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C

Examiners report

This question was generally well answered, however a significant number of students (incorrectly) selected response A suggesting a lack of clarity around the work done as a result of changes in orbital height.

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