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For a satellite orbiting close to earth's surface, expression for period is

A

`T= 2pi sqrtfrac(GM)(R)`

B

`T= 2pi sqrtR//g`

C

`T= 2pi frac(R)(sqrtR^3//GM`

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`T= 2pi sqrtg//R`

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