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What is the minimum energy required to launch a satellite of mass m from the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R in a circular orbit at an altitude of 2R?

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`( 5 G m M )/( 6 R)`

B

`( 2 G m M )/( 3 R)`

C

`( G m M )/( 2R)`

D

`( G m M )/( 3 R)`

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