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Three equal mass satellites A,B and C are in coplaner orbits around a planet as shown in the figure. The magnitudes of the angular momentum of the satellites as measured about the planet are `L_(A),L_(B)`, and `L_(C)`. Which of the following statements is correct?

A

`L_(A)gtL_(B)gtL_(C)`

B

`L_(C)gtL_(B)gtL_(A)`

C

`L_(B)gtL_(C)gtL_(A)`

D

`L_(B)gtL_(A)gtL_(C)`

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