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An artificial satellite moving in circular orbit around the earth has total (kinetic + potential) energy `E_(0)`. Its potential energy and kinetic energy respectively are :

A

`-E_(0)`

B

`1.5E_(0)`

C

`2E_(0)`

D

`E_(0)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Potential energy `=2xx` total energy `=2E_(0)`
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