In a satellite,if the time of revolution is $T$,then the kinetic energy $(K.E.)$ is proportional to:

  • A
    $T^{-1}$
  • B
    $T^{-2}$
  • C
    $T^{-3}$
  • D
    $T^{-2/3}$

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