As a space probe approaching the planet Venus on a parabolic trajectory reaches Point A closest to the planet, its velocity is decreased to insert it into a circular orbit. Knowing that the mass and the radius of Venus are 4.87 × 1024 kg and 6052 km, respectively, determine

(a) The velocity of the probe as it approaches A,

(b) The decrease in velocity required to insert it into the circular orbit.

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