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The orbital velocity f a satellite in a circular orbit close to the earth is `v_0`. If the escape velocity of an object projected from the earth be `v_e`, then the ratio of these two velocities is

A

`1:1`

B

`sqrt2:1`

C

`sqrt3:1`

D

`2:1`

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