If $v_e$ is escape velocity and $v_0$ is orbital velocity of a satellite for an orbit close to the earth's surface,then these are related by:

  • A
    $v_0 = \sqrt{2} v_e$
  • B
    $v_0 = v_e$
  • C
    $v_e = v_0 / 2$
  • D
    $v_e = \sqrt{2} v_0$

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