A satellite moves in a stable circular orbit round the earth if (where $$\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{H}}, \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}$$ and $$\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{e}}$$ are the horizontal velocity, critical velocity and escape velocity respectively)
- A$$\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{H}}<\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}$$
- B$$\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{H}}=\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{e}}$$
- C$$V_H=V_c$$
- D$$V_H>V_e$$
✓ Correct answer: C
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