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A satellite of mass m goes round the earth along a circular path of radius r. Let `m_(E)` be the mass of the earth and `R_(E)` its radius then the linear speed of the satellite depends on.

A

`m, m_(E)` and `r`

B

`m, R_(E)` and `r`

C

`m_(E)` only

D

`m_(E)` and `r`

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