A satellite $S$ moves around a planet $P$ in an elliptical orbit as shown in figure. The ratio of the speed of the satellite at point $a$ to that at point $b$ is 

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  • A

    $1 : 9$

  • B

    $1 : 3$

  • C

    $1:1$

  • D

    $3:1$

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