$A$ satellite of mass $m$,revolving around the Earth of radius $r$,has kinetic energy $E$. Its angular momentum is:

  • A
    $(mEr^{2})^{\frac{1}{2}}$
  • B
    $(mEr^{2})$
  • C
    $(2mEr^{2})^{\frac{1}{2}}$
  • D
    $(2mEr^{2})$

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