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Published on: August 14, 2026
Two satellites, 
and 
, have masses 
and 
respectively. A is in a circular orbit of radius 
, and 
is in a circular orbit of radius 
around the earth. The ratio of their kinetic energies, 
, is:
A
2
B
C
1
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Orbital velocity V 
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