$A$ satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius $R$ around Earth,while a second satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius $1.02 R$. The percentage difference in the time periods of the two satellites is:

  • A
    $1.5$
  • B
    $2.0$
  • C
    $3.0$
  • D
    $0.7$

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