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

A

`6sqrt(2)`

B

`6/(sqrt(2))`

C

5

D

10

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