In an orbit,if the time of revolution of a satellite is $T$,then the potential energy $(PE)$ is proportional to:

  • A
    $T^{1/3}$
  • B
    $T^3$
  • C
    $T^{-2/3}$
  • D
    $T^{-4/3}$

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