$A$ satellite of mass $m$ is revolving around the Earth of mass $M$ in an orbit of radius $r$ with constant angular velocity $\omega$. The angular momentum of the satellite is ($G=$ Universal constant of gravitation).

  • A
    $m(GMr)^{3/2}$
  • B
    $m(GMr)$
  • C
    $m(GMr)^{1/2}$
  • D
    $m(GMr)^{-1/2}$

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