A geo-stationary satellite is orbiting the earth at a height of $5R$ above surface of the earth, $R$ being the radius of the earth. The time period of another satellite in hours at a height of $2R$ from the surface of earth is

  • A

    $6 \sqrt 2$

  • B

    $\frac{6}{{\sqrt 2 }}$

  • C

    $5$

  • D

    $10$

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