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Q. What happens to the orbital velocity of a satellite when the radius of orbit is increased?

  • (A) it decreases
  • (B) it increases
  • (C) it remains same
  • (D) None of the above
Correct Answer - Option(A)
Explanation by: Chandani 
The orbital velocity of a satellite decreases when the radius of orbit is increased or height of the satellite is increased.

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