$A$ satellite of mass $m$ is in a circular orbit of radius $3 R_E$ about the Earth (mass of Earth $M_E$,radius of Earth $R_E$). How much additional energy is required to transfer the satellite to an orbit of radius $9 R_E$?

  • A
    $\frac{G M_E m}{18 R_E}$
  • B
    $\frac{3 G M_E m}{2 R_E}$
  • C
    $\frac{G M_E m}{9 R_E}$
  • D
    $\frac{G M_E m}{3 R_E}$

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