When a satellite in a circular orbit around the earth enters the atmospheric region,it encounters small air resistance to its motion. Then

  • A
    its kinetic energy increases
  • B
    its kinetic energy decreases
  • C
    its angular momentum about the earth decreases
  • D
    $(A)$ and $(C)$ both

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