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Consider the low earth orbit (LEO) and the geo synchronous orbit (GSO). Then
A
ΔV requirement for launch to LEO is greater than that for GSO, and altitude of LEO is lower than that of GSO
B
ΔV requirement for launch to LEO is lower than that for GSO, and altitude of LEO is lower than that of GSO
C
ΔV requirement for launch to LEO is greater than that for GSO, and altitude of LEO is greater than that of GSO
D
ΔV requirement for launch to LEO is lower than that for GSO, and altitude of LEO is greater than that of GSO

Correct : b

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