The orbital velocity of an artificial satellite in a circular orbit just above the earth's surface is $v$. For a satellite orbiting at an altitude of half the earth's radius above the surface,the orbital velocity is:

  • A
    $\left( 3/2 \right)v$
  • B
    $\sqrt{3/2} v$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2/3} v$
  • D
    $\left( 2/3 \right)v$

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