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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

A

gx

B

`(gR)/(R -x)`

C

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

D

`((gR^2)/(R + x))^(1//2)`

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`((gR^2)/(R + x))^(1//2)`
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