For a satellite orbiting very close to the surface of the Earth,what is the relationship between its escape velocity $(v_{e})$ and its orbital velocity $(v_{0})$?

  • A
    $v_{e} = v_{0}$
  • B
    $v_{e} = \sqrt{2} v_{0}$
  • C
    $v_{e} = 2 v_{0}$
  • D
    $v_{e} = \frac{v_{0}}{\sqrt{2}}$

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