$A$ satellite of $10^3 \text{ kg}$ mass is revolving in a circular orbit of radius $2R$. If $\frac{10^4 R}{6} \text{ J}$ of energy is supplied to the satellite,it would revolve in a new circular orbit of radius: (use $g = 10 \text{ m/s}^2$,$R = \text{radius of earth}$) (in $R$)

  • A
    $2.5$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $6$

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