The potential energy of a satellite is $-8 \times 10^9 \ J$. What is its binding energy (escape energy)?

  • A
    $8 \times 10^9 \ J$
  • B
    $-8 \times 10^9 \ J$
  • C
    $4 \times 10^9 \ J$
  • D
    $-4 \times 10^9 \ J$

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