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A satellite moves around the earth in a circular orbit with speed `v`. If `m` is the mass of the satellite, its total energy is

A

`- 1/2 Mv^2`

B

`1/2 Mv^2`

C

`3/2 Mv^2`

D

`Mv^2`

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A
`E=-k=-1/2Mv^2`
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