In case of an orbiting satellite, if the radius of orbit is decreased.

Its KE decreases

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Its PE decreases

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Its ME decreases

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Its speed decreases

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Solution

The correct options are
A Its PE decreases
D Its ME decreases
P.E of orbiting satellite at distance $r$ from centre of earth

$= \frac{- G M m}{r} K . E = \frac{G M m}{2 R}$ and $M . E = \frac{- G M m}{2 R}$

If $R$ decreased K.E increases.

P.E and M.E become more negative, thus decrease.

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