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Two satellites of earth `S_(1)` and `S_(2)` are moving in the same orbit. The mass of `S_(1)` is four times the mass of `S_(2)`. Which one of the following statements is true?

A

The potential energies of earth and satellite in the two cases are equal

B

`S_(1) and S_(2)` are moving with the same speed

C

The kinetic energies of the two satellite are equal

D

The time period of `S_(1)` is four times that of `S_(2)`

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