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The satellite of mass m is orbitating around the earth in a circular orbit with a velocity v. what will be its total energy ?

A

`3/4 mv^(2)`

B

`mv^(2)`

C

`1/2 mv^(2)`

D

`-1/2 mv^(2)`

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