An exploration probe orbiting Mars in a stable circular orbit is commanded to perform a delta-v maneuver to transition into a new, higher circular orbit of a larger radius. Which option correctly describes the changes to the probe's kinetic energy, its gravitational potential energy, and its orbital angular velocity?
Kinetic energy decreases, gravitational potential energy increases, orbital angular velocity decreases.
Kinetic energy increases, gravitational potential energy decreases, orbital angular velocity increases.
Kinetic energy decreases, gravitational potential energy decreases, orbital angular velocity decreases.
Kinetic energy increases, gravitational potential energy increases, orbital angular velocity decreases.
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