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A satellite going round the earth in a circular orbit loses some energy due to a collision. Its speed is `upsilon` and distance from the earth is d.

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Velocity increases and distance decreases

B

Both velocity and distance increase

C

Both velocity and distance decrease

D

Velocity decreases and distance increases

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