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If r represents the radius of the orbit of the satellite of mass m moving around planet of mass M, the velocity v of the satellite is given by

v = Gm/r

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v = GM/r

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v²=GM/r

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v² = FMm/r

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Solution

The correct option is C
v²=GM/r

GMm/r² = mv²/r
v² = GM/r

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