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A satellite is orbiting earth at a distance r. Variations of its kinetic energy, potential energy and total energy, is shown in the figure. Of the three curves shown in figure, identify the type of mechanical energy they represent.

A

1 Potential, 2 kinetic, 3 Total

B

1 Total, 2 Kinetic, 3 Potential

C

1 Kinetic, 2 total, 3 Potential

D

1 Potential, 2 total, 3 Kinetic

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