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A satellite close to the earth is in orbit above the equator with a period of rotation of `1.5` hours. If it is above a point `P` on the equator at some time, it will be above `P` again after time

A

1.5 hours

B

1.6 hours if it is rotating from west to east

C

24/17 hours if it is rotating from east to west

D

hours if it is rotating from west to east

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