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Velocity of a satellite is vo< ve then,

A
its orbit is open.
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its orbit is closed and circular.
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its orbit is closed and parabolic.
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its orbit is closed and elliptical.
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Solution

The correct option is D its orbit is closed and elliptical.
Since, the velocity given to the satellite is not equal to escape velocity, the energy imparted is less than the total energy required to escape. Hence, it will follow an elliptical path just like the planets around the sun.

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