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1.	An artificial satellite orbiting the earth in very thin atmosphere loses its energy gradually due to dissipation against atmospheric resistance, however small. As it comes closer and closer to earth, its speed
A.	Decreases progressively
B.	Remains constant
C.	Becomes non-uniform
D.	Increases progressively
Answer» E.

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