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Two identical satellite are kept in the same orbit around the earth to move in opposite directions. If they collide and stick together after some time

A

the satellites fly away from the earth into space

B

they fall freely towards the earth

C

they continue to move in the same orbit

D

they moves into an orbit at a higher level

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