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If `v_(e )` is escape velocity and `v_(o)` is orbital velocity of a satellite for orbit close to the earth's surface. Then these are related by

A

`v_(0) = sqrt(2)v_(e)`

B

`v_(0) = v_(e)`

C

`v_(e) = sqrt(2v_(0))`

D

`v_(e)=sqrt(2)v_(0)`

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