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When a satellite in a circular orbit aro...

When a satellite in a circular orbit around the earth enters the atmospheric region, it encounters small air resistance to its motion. Then

A

its kinetic energy increases

B

its kinetic energy decreases

C

its angular momentum about the earth decreases

D

its period of revolution around the earth increases

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