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Elliptical Orbit Apogee

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A satellite of mass mm is in a circular orbit of radius rr around Earth. At a point in its orbit, the satellite’s kinetic energy is increased by 25%. What is the apogee of the resulting elliptical orbit?

A

2.25r

B

2r

C

1.67r

D

1.5r

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