$A$ satellite is orbiting at a distance $r$ from the center of a planet with an angular momentum $L$. If the distance is increased to $16r$,what will be the new angular momentum?

  • A
    $16 L$
  • B
    $64 L$
  • C
    $\frac{L}{4}$
  • D
    $4 L$

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