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If a satellite orbits as close to the earth's surface as possible,
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Answer
Speed of satellite $\alpha \frac{1}{\sqrt{r}}$ Speed will be maximum Time period
$\alpha r^{\frac{3}{2}}$ it will be minimum
Total Energy $=-\frac{G M m}{2 r}$
Total energy is minimum.
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