$A$ satellite revolves around the earth in an elliptical orbit. Its speed

  • A
    Is the same at all points in the orbit
  • B
    Is greatest when it is closest to the earth
  • C
    Is greatest when it is farthest from the earth
  • D
    Goes on increasing or decreasing continuously depending upon the mass of the satellite

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Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: $A$ satellite is moving around the Earth in an orbit very close to the Earth's surface. The time period of revolution of the satellite depends upon the density of the Earth.
Statement $II$: The time period of revolution of the satellite is $T = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{R_e}{g}}$ (for a satellite very close to the Earth's surface), where $R_e$ is the radius of the Earth and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity.
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