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1.	A satellite of mass “m” is in a circular orbit of radius 1.5R around the earth of radius R. How much energy is required to move it to an orbit of radius 2R?
A.	-(GMm)/12R
B.	(GMm)/12R
C.	-(GMm)/4R
D.	(GMm)/4R
Answer» B.

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