$A$ satellite of mass $m$ is moving in a circular orbit of radius $r$ around the earth. The angular momentum of the satellite about the center of orbit is ($M=$ mass of earth,$G=$ gravitational constant).

  • A
    $(G M m^2 r^2)^{1/2}$
  • B
    $(G M m r)$
  • C
    $(G M m^2 r)^{1/2}$
  • D
    $(G M^2 m r)^{1/2}$

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