$A$ satellite $S_1$ of mass $m$ is moving in an orbit of radius $r$. Another satellite $S_2$ of mass $2m$ is moving in an orbit of radius $2r$. The ratio of the time period of satellite $S_2$ to that of $S_1$ is

  • A
    $2:1$
  • B
    $1:8$
  • C
    $1:4$
  • D
    $2\sqrt{2}:1$

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