Add a particular point in its orbit a satellite in an elliptical orbit has a gravitational potential energy of 5000 MJ with respect to Earth's surface and a kinetic energy of 4500 MJ later in its orbit the satellites potential energy is 6000 MJ what is its kinetic energy at that point.

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