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A satellite is orbiting the earth close to its surface. A particle is to be projected from the satellite to just escape from the earth. The escape speed from the earth is `v_e`. Its speed with respect to the satellite

A

will be less than `v_(e)`

B

will be more than `v_(e)`

C

will be equal to `v_(e)`

D

will depend on direction of projection

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