$A$ satellite moves in a stable circular orbit around the Earth if (where $V_{H}$,$V_{c}$,and $V_{e}$ are the horizontal velocity,critical velocity,and escape velocity respectively):

  • A
    $V_{H} < V_{c}$
  • B
    $V_{H} = V_{e}$
  • C
    $V_{H} = V_{c}$
  • D
    $V_{H} > V_{e}$

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