Two satellites $A$ and $B$ of same mass are moving around a planet at an altitude of $3R$ and $5R$ respectively. Select the correct statement.

  • A
    Ratio of total energy of $A$ and $B$ is $5 : 3$
  • B
    Ratio of potential energy of $A$ and $B$ is $3 : 5$
  • C
    Ratio of total energy of $A$ and $B$ is $3 : 2$
  • D
    Ratio of kinetic energy of $A$ and $B$ is $2 : 3$

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