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A satellite of mass `m` is in a circular orbit of radius `r` round the Earth. Calculate its angular momentum with respect to the centre of the orbit in terms of the mass `M` of the Earth and `G`.

A

`(GMmr)^(1/2)`

B

`(GMm^2r)^(1/2)`

C

`(GMm^2r^2)^(1/2)`

D

`(GM^2m^2r^2)^(1/2)`

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