$A$ satellite moving around the Earth in a circular orbit has kinetic energy '$E$'. What is the minimum amount of energy to be added so that it escapes from the Earth?

  • A
    $\frac{E}{4}$
  • B
    $E$
  • C
    $\frac{E}{2}$
  • D
    $2E$

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