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A satellite of mass m revolves around the earth of radius R at a hight x from its surface. If g is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth, the orbital speed of the satellite is

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`(gR^(2))/(R+h)`

B

`gR`

C

`(gR)/(R+h)`

D

`sqrt((gR^(2))/(R+h))`

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