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A satellite of mass `m` is orbiting around the earth at a height `h` above the surface of the earth. Mass of the earth is `M` and its radius is `R`. The angular momentum of the satellite is independent of

A

`m`

B

`M`

C

`h`

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
D

`L=mv_(0)(R+h)`
`=msqrt((GM)/((R+h)))(R+h)=msqrt(GM(R+h))`
i.e., `L` depends on `m,M` as well as `h`
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