Two satellites are launched simultaneously into orbits of radius $R$ and $4R$. At an instant,the two satellites are on the same radial line. The time after which they have maximum separation is (mass of Earth = $M_e$). Assume the same sense of rotation.

  • A
    $\frac{8\pi}{7}\sqrt{\frac{R^3}{GM_e}}$
  • B
    $7\pi\sqrt{\frac{R^3}{GM_e}}$
  • C
    $\frac{7\pi}{8}\sqrt{\frac{R^3}{GM_e}}$
  • D
    $\pi\sqrt{\frac{R^3}{GM_e}}$

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