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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 continuously depending upon the mass of the satellite

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