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Statemet-1: Two satellites A & B are in the same orbit around the earth B being behind A. B cannot overtake A by increasing its speed.
Statement-2: it will then go into a different orbit.

A

If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion & Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the reason is False.

D

If both Assertion & Reason are false.

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