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A satellite revolves around the Earth in an elliptical orbit. Its speed.

A

is the same at all point in the orbit

B

is greatest when it is closest to the Earth

C

is greatest when it is farthest to the Earth

D

goes on increasing or decreasing continuously depending upon the mass of the satellite.

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