Three identical satellites X, Y

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Problem

Three identical satellites X, Y, and Z move in separate circular orbits of radii RR, 2R2R, and 3R3R, respectively, around the same planet. Listed from most negative to least negative, which sequence correctly orders their total mechanical energies EXE_X, EYE_Y, and EZE_Z? (a) EZ,  EY,  EXE_Z,\;E_Y,\;E_X (b) EY,  EX,  EZE_Y,\;E_X,\;E_Z (c) EX,  EY,  EZE_X,\;E_Y,\;E_Z (d) EX,  EZ,  EYE_X,\;E_Z,\;E_Y

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