$A$ satellite is revolving around the Earth with orbital speed $v_0$. If it stops suddenly,the speed with which it will strike the surface of the Earth would be: ($v_e =$ escape velocity of a particle on the Earth's surface)

  • A
    $\frac{v_e^2}{v_0}$
  • B
    $v_0$
  • C
    $\sqrt{v_e^2 - v_0^2}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{v_e^2 - 2v_0^2}$

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