A satellite is displaced from its original circular orbit around the earth to another circular orbit. Which of the following statements is correct?

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(A) T 2 ∝ r 3 : displaced further away, period increases - correct. (B) E = − 2 r GM m ​ becomes more negative towards earth, not more. (C) v = r GM ​ ​ decreases further away. (D) L = m GM r ​ decreases towards earth. Only (A) [printed (1)] is correct. Ans (A)

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