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Two identical satellites are at the heights R and 7R from the earth's surface then which of the following statement is incorrect- (r=radius of the earth)

A

Ratio of total energy of both is 5

B

Ratio of kinetic energy of both is 4

C

Ratio of potential energy of both 4

D

Ratio of total energy of both is 4

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