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$A$ satellite is moving around the earth with speed $V$ in a circular orbit of radius $r$. If the orbital radius is decreased by $2\%$,the speed of the satellite will

  • A
    Increase by $1\%$
  • B
    Increase by $0.5\%$
  • C
    Decrease by $1\%$
  • D
    Decrease by $0.5\%$
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Motion of Satellites in Circular Orbits and Planets in Elliptical Orbits

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