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For two identical satellites in circular motion around the Earth, which statement is true?

AThe one in the higher orbit has more kinetic energy
BThe one in the lower orbit has more total energy
CThe one in the lower orbit has less total energy
DBoth have the same total energy

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c. The one in the lower orbit has less total energy

For two identical satellites in circular motion around the Earth, the true statement is the one in the lower orbit has less total energy. The correct option is c.

What is satellite?

The satellite is an object that is intentionally sent to orbit a particular moon or planet. They are also called artificial satellites.

Comparing two identical satellites on basis of their orbiting height, energy term associated with them is important. The total energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy of that satellite.

Thus, the lower orbit satellite has less total energy. The correct option is c.

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