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A satellite of mass m is placed at a distance r from the centre of earth (mass M ). The mechanical energy of the satellite is

A

`-(GMm)/r`

B

`(GMm)/r`

C

`(GMm)/(2r)`

D

`-(GMm)/(2r)`

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