$A$ geostationary satellite is orbiting around an arbitrary planet $P$ at a height of $11R$ above the surface of $P$,where $R$ is the radius of $P$. The time period of another satellite in hours at a height of $2R$ from the surface of $P$ is $........$. The planet $P$ has a rotation period of $24\, \text{hours}$.

  • A
    $6\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $6/\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $5$

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