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Two satellites of masses `m_1` and `m_2` (`m_1 gt m_2`) are revolving around earth in circular orbits of radii `r_1` and `r_2` (`r_1 gt r_2`) respectively. Which of the following statements is true about their velocities?

A

`v_1=v_2`

B

`v_1//r_1=v_2//r_2`

C

`v_1 gt v_2`

D

`v_1 lt v_2`

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