Two satellites A and B, having masses in the ratio 4: 3, are revolving in circular orbits of radii 3 r and 4 r respectively around the earth. The ratio of total mechanical energy of A to B is:

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Two satellites

\mathrm{A}

and

\mathrm{B}

, having masses in the ratio

4: 3

, are revolving in circular orbits of radii

3 \mathrm{r}

and

4 \mathrm{r}

respectively around the earth. The ratio of total mechanical energy of

\mathrm{A}

\mathrm{B}

is :