For a satellite orbiting around the earth in a circular orbit,the ratio of potential energy to kinetic energy at the same height is

  • A
    $1/\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $1/2$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $-2$

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