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What is the minimum energy required to launch a satellite of mass m from the surface ofa planet of mass M and radius R in a circular orbit at an altitude of 2R?

A

(5GmM)/(6R)

B

(2GmM)/(3R)

C

(GmM)/(2R)

D

(GmM)/(3R)

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