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The period of a satellite in a circular orbit of radius `R` is `T`, the period of another satellite in a circular orbit of radius `4R` is

A

`2T`

B

`2sqrt(2)T`

C

`4T`

D

`8T`

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The correct Answer is:
D
From kepler's `3rd` law, `T^(2)propr^(3)`
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