A satellite is orbiting around a planet at a constant height in a circular orbit. If the mass of the planet is reduced to half, the satellite would

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A satellite is orbiting around a planet at a constant height in a circular orbit. If the mass of the planet is reduced to half, the satellite would

(A) fall on the planet. 

(B) go to an orbit of smaller radius. 

(C) go to an orbit of higher radius, 

(D) escape from the planet.


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Correct option is: (D) escape from the planet.

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