When the total energy of a satellite-planet system is positive,the satellite will .......

  • A
    Move around the planet in a circular orbit
  • B
    Move around the planet in an elliptical orbit
  • C
    Escape out with minimum speed
  • D
    Escape out with a speed greater than the escape velocity

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