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Which of the following is true for a satellite in a circular orbit
(a) it is a freely falling body
(b) its speed is constant
(c) it suffers no acceleration
(d) it does not require energy for motion in the orbit

A

a,b and c

B

a,b and d

C

a and b

D

a,b,c and d

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