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For a satellite going around Earth in an elliptical orbit with the earth at one of the foci of the ellipse select the incorrect statement.

A

The torque acting on satellite about Centre is earth is always zero

B

The areal velocity of satellite about the earth is inversely proportional to the mass of satellite

C

The magnitude of angular momentum of satellite about the centre of earth remains constant

D

kinetic energy of satellite does not remain constant

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