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The orbital velocity of an satellite in a circular orbit just above the earth's surface is `v`. For a satellite orbiting at an altitude of half of the earth's radius, the orbital velocity is

A

`3/2 v`

B

`sqrt(3/2) v`

C

`sqrt(2/3) v`

D

`2/3 v`

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