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If v be the orbital velocity of a satellite in a circular orbit close to the earth's surface and `v_e` is the escape velocity from the earth, then relation between the two

A

`v_e=v`

B

`v_e=sqrt2 v`

C

`v_e=sqrt3 v`

D

`v_e= 2v`

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