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A geostationary satellite is orbiting the earth at a height of `5R` above the surface of the earth, `2R` being the radius of the earth. The time period of another satellite in hours at a height of `2R` form the surface of the earth is

A

5

B

10

C

`6sqrt(2)`

D

`6//sqrt(2)`

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