$A$ satellite of mass $m$ is revolving around the Earth of mass $M$ in an orbit of radius $r$. The angular momentum of the satellite about the centre of the orbit will be:

  • A
    $\sqrt{GMmr}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{Mvr}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{GMm}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{GMm^2 r}$

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