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In case of an orbiting satellite, if the...

In case of an orbiting satellite, if the radius of orbit is decreased, then
(a) its KE decreases
(b) its PE decreases
(c) its mechanical energy decreases

A

only a & b are true

B

only b & c are true

C

only a & c are true

D

all a,b & c are true

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