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A satellite with kinetic energy `E_(k)` is revolving round the earth in a circular orbit. How much more kinetic energy should be given to it so that it may just escape into outer space

A

`E_(k)`

B

`2 E_(k)`

C

`1/2 E_(k)`

D

`3 E_(k)`

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