A satellite is orbiting Earth in a circular orbit of radius r when it fires its rockets and acquires speed rapidly. Following this, the satellite's orbit
A) becomes hyperbolic.
B) stays circular but with a larger radius.
C) stays circular but with a smaller radius.
D) becomes elliptical.
E) none of the above

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The Answer of A satellite is orbiting Earth in a circular orbit of radius r when it fires its rockets and acquires speed rapidly. Following this, the satellite's orbit
A) becomes hyperbolic.
B) stays circular but with a larger radius.
C) stays circular but with a smaller radius.
D) becomes elliptical.
E) none of the above

A Satellite Is Orbiting Earth in a Circular Orbit of Radius