Two satellites A and B are revolving around the earth circular orbits of radius `r_(1)` and `r_(2)` respectively with `r_(1) lt r_(2)`. Plane of motion of the two are same. At position 1, A is given an impulse in the direction of velocity by firing a rocket so that it follows an elliptical path to meet B at position 2 as shown. A?t position 2, A is given another impluse so that velocities of A and B at 2 become equal and the move together.

For any elliptical path of the satellite of the time period of revolution is given by Kepler's planetary law as `T^(2)alpha r^(3)` where a is semi major axis of the ellipse which is `(r_(1)+r_(2))/(2)` in this case. Also angular mopmentum of any satellite revolving around the Earth will remain a constant about EArth's centre as force of gravity on the satellite which keeps it in elliptical path is along its position vector relative to the earth centre.
When A is given its first impulse at the moment.

Options

A. A, B and earth centre are in same straight line
B. B is ahead of A angularly
C. B is behind A angular
D. None of these

Answer

B