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If `v_(e )` is escape velocity and `v_(o)` is orbital velocity of a satellite for orbit close to the earth's surface. Then these are related by

A

`v_(e)=sqrt(2 v_(0))`

B

`v_(e)=sqrt(2)v_(0)`

C

`v_(0)=sqrt(2) v_(e)`

D

`v_(0)=v_(e)`

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