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A satellite revolves around the earth in an elliptical orbit. Its speed is

A

is the same at all points in the orbit

B

is greatest when it is closest to the earth.

C

is greatest when it is farthest from the earth

D

goes on increasing or decreasing continously depending upon the mass of the satellite.

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