Figure shows the variation of energy with the orbit radius r of a satellite in a circular orbit motion. Mark the correct statement. - Sri Chaitanya Infinity Learn Best Online Courses for NCERT Solutions, CBSE, ICSE, JEE, NEET, Olympiad and Class 6 to 12

A
C shows the total energy. B the kinetic energy and A the potential energy of the satellite.
B
A shows the kinetic energy, B the total energy and C is the potential energy of the satellite.
C
A and B are the kinetic energy and potential energies respectively and C is total energy of the satellite
D
C and A are the kinetic and potential energies respectively and B is the total energy of the satellite.

$K_{E} = \frac{GMm}{2 r}; P_{E} = - \frac{GMm}{r}; T_{E} = - \frac{GMm}{2 r}$

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