If $v_e$ is escape velocity and $v_0$ is orbital velocity of satellite for orbit close to the earth's surface. Then these are related by

  • A

    ${v_0}\, = \,\sqrt 2 {v_e}$

  • B

    ${v_0}\, = \,{v_e}$

  • C

    ${v_0}\, = \,\frac{{{v_0}}}{2}$

  • D

    ${v_e}\, = \,\sqrt 2 {v_0}$

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