Two identical satellites are at heights $R$ and $7R$ from the Earth's surface. Which of the following statements is incorrect? ($R =$ radius of the Earth)

  • A
    Ratio of total energy of both is $5$
  • B
    Ratio of kinetic energy of both is $4$
  • C
    Ratio of potential energy of both is $4$
  • D
    Ratio of total energy of both is $4$ and ratio of magnitude of potential to kinetic energy is $2$

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