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Statement I: For a satellite revolving very near to the earth's surface the time period of revolution is given by `1 h 24` min.
Statement II: The period of revolution of a satellite depends only upon its height above the earth's surface.

A

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C

(A) is true but (R) is false

D

Both (A) and (R) are false

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B
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