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A satellite orbiting close to the earth's surface will escape if
  1. its speed is increased by 41.4%
  2. its KE is made 1.5 times the original value
  3. its original speed is increased 1.5 times
  4. its stops moving in the orbit

A
its speed is increased by 41.4%
B
its KE is made 1.5 times the original value
C
its original speed is increased 1.5 times
D
its stops moving in the orbit
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