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Select the correct alternative-

A

The gravitational field inside a sperical cavity, within a spherical planet must be non zero and uniform.

B

When a body is projected horizontally at an appreciable large height above the earth, with a velocity less than for a circular orbit, it will fall to the earth along a parabolic path.

C

A body of zero total mechanical energy placed in a gravitational field will escape the field

D

earth's satellite must be in equatorial plane

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