A 5,000 kg satellite is orbiting the Earth in a circular path. The height of the satellite above the surface of the Earth is 800 km. The velocity of the satellite is 
A. 7,460 m/s.
B. 6,830 m/s.
C. 6,430 m/s.
D. 5,950 m/s.
E. 5,350 m/s.
A. 7,460 m/s.
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