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When a satellite falls to an orbit of smaller radius its kinetic energy :

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Decrease

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Increase

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C

Remains same

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Nothing can be predicted

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Solution

The correct option is C Increase
when a satellite falls to an orbit of smaller radius and its start moving in a circular path of smaller radius, the velocity of the satellite is increased then its kinetic energy increases.
hence, option B is correct.

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