$A$ geostationary satellite is revolving around the $Earth$. To make it escape from the gravitational field of the $Earth$,its velocity must be increased by ........ $\%$

  • A
    $100$
  • B
    $41.4$
  • C
    $50$
  • D
    $59.6$

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