Two satellites A and B go around the earth in circular orbits at heights of 
and 
respectively from the surface of the earth. Assuming earth to be a uniform sphere of radius 
, the ratio of the magnitudes of their orbital velocities is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Since orbital velocity is inversely proportional to the square root of the radius of the orbit,
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