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What does the negative total energy of a bound system indicate?
Explanation
Negative total energy (E = KE+PE<0) means the system is bound, requiring external energy to separate the objects to infinity, where E = 0, typical for orbits. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to It is bound. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.
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