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Two satellite A and B , ratio of masses `3 : 1` are in circular orbits of radii r and 4 r . Then ratio of total mechanical energy of A to B is

A

`1 : 3`

B

`3 : 1`

C

`3 : 4`

D

`12 : 1`

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