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Two satellites of masses `m_1` and `m_2 (m_1 gt m_2)` are revolving around earth in circular orbits of radii `r_1` and `r_2 (r_1 gt r_2)` respectively. Which of the following statements is true regarding their velocities `V_1` and `V_2`

A

`v_1=v_2`

B

`v_1gtv_2`

C

`v_1ltv_2`

D

`(v_1)/(r_1)=(v_2)/(r_2)`

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