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A satellite is revolving around earth in a circular orbit at a height `(R )/(2)` from the surface of earth. Which of the following are correct statements about it (M = mass of earth, R = radius of earth, m = mass of satellite) ?

A

Its orbital velocity is `sqrt((2GM)/(3R))`

B

Its total energy is `-(GMm)/(3R)`

C

Its kinetic energy is `-(GMm)/(3R)`

D

Its potential energy is `(GMm)/(3R)`

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