Given below are two statements: Statement I: If $\mathrm{E}$ be the total energy of a satellite moving around the earth, then its potential energy will be $\frac{E}{2}$. Statement II: The kinetic energy of a satellite revolving in an orbit is equal to the half the magnitude of total energy $\mathrm{E}$. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: If $\mathrm{E}$ be the total energy of a satellite moving around the earth, then its potential energy will be $\frac{E}{2}$.

Statement II: The kinetic energy of a satellite revolving in an orbit is equal to the half the magnitude of total energy $\mathrm{E}$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

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