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Two satellites of masses `m_(1)` and `m_(2)(m_(1)gtm_(2))` are revolving around the earth in a circular orbit of radii `r_(1)` and `r_(2)(r_(1)gtr_(2))`, respectively. Which of the following statements is true regarding their spedd `v_(1)` and `v_(2)`?

A

`v_(1)=v_(2)`

B

`v_(1) gt v_(2)`

C

`v_(1) lt v_(2)`

D

`v_(1)//r_(1)=v_(2)//r_(2)`

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