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1.	A satellite revolves around the earth in a circular orbit with a velocity “v”. What is the total energy of the satellite? Let “m” be the mass of the satellite.
A.	– (m*v2)/2
B.	(m*v2)/2
C.	(3mv2)/2
D.	– (m*v2)
Answer» B.

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