Binding energy of a revolving satellite at height $h$ is $3.5 \times 10^{8} \,J$. Its potential energy is

  • A
    $7.0 \times 10^{8} \,J$
  • B
    $-7.0 \times 10^{8} \,J$
  • C
    $-3.5 \times 10^{8} \,J$
  • D
    $3.5 \times 10^{8} \,J$

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