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If the horizontal velocity given to a satellite is greater than critical velocity but less than the escape velocity at the height, then the satellite will

  1. A be lost in space
  2. B falls on the earth along parabolic path
  3. C revolve in circular orbit
  4. D revolve in elliptical orbit
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(D) revolve in elliptical orbit

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If the horizontal velocity given to a satellite is greater than critical velocity but less than the escape velocity at the height, then the satellite will revolve in elliptical orbit.
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