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A satellite is launched into a circular orbit close to the earth's surface. What additional velocity has new to be imparted to the satellite in the orbit to overcome the gravitational pull ?

A

1.52 km/s

B

2.75 km/s

C

3.28 km/s

D

5.18 km/s

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