Two satellites of masses $m$ and $1.5 m$ are revolving around the earth in two circular orbits of heights $R_E$ and $2 R_E$ respectively,where $R_E$ is the radius of the earth. The ratio of the minimum and maximum gravitational forces exerted by the two satellites on the earth is

  • A
    $2: 5$
  • B
    $2: 3$
  • C
    $1: 2$
  • D
    $1: 5$

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