$A$ satellite of mass $m$ revolves around the earth of radius $R$ at a height $x$ from its surface. If $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth,the orbital speed of the satellite is

  • A
    $gx$
  • B
    $\frac{gR}{R - x}$
  • C
    $\frac{gR^2}{R + x}$
  • D
    $\left( \frac{gR^2}{R + x} \right)^{1/2}$

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