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If R is the radius of earth and g is acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth, then binding energy of the satellite of mass m at the height h above earth's surface is ·
(r is orbital radius of satellite)

A

`(mgR^2)/r`

B

`-(mgR^2)/r`

C

`(mgR^2)/(2r)`

D

`-(mgR^2)/(2r)`

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