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Negative Energy

the potential energy of a earth-satellite system is -U.

the kinetic energy of the satellite is K = -U/2.

the mechanical energy M = -K.


this is not true.

the satellite is in equilibrium and the ∂θ change caused is limits to zero.

the PE of the satellite cannot cause acceleration in magnitude.

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