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A sayellite of mass m revolves in a circular orbit of radius R a round a planet of mass M. Its total energy E is :-

A

`- (GMm)/(2R)`

B

`+ (GMm)/(3R)`

C

`- (GMm)/R`

D

`+ (GMm)/R`

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