Two satellites of equal mass are launched in circular orbits at heights $R$ and $2R$ above the surface of the Earth. The ratio of their kinetic energies is ($R =$ radius of the Earth).

  • A
    $1$:$3$
  • B
    $3$:$2$
  • C
    $4$:$9$
  • D
    $9$:$4$

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