An artificial satellite is made to move in circular orbits of different radii around the earth. The variations of its K.E., P.E. and total energy (E) in different orbits is shown in the figure by different curves. Then for the satellites

Options

A. A represents the K.E., B & C the P.E. and C the total energy
B. A represents the P.E., B & C the K.E. and C the total energy
C. A represents the P.E., B the total energy and C the K.E.
D. A represents the total energy, B the K.E. and C the P.E.

Answer

C