$A$ geostationary satellite is orbiting the earth at a height $5R$ above the surface of the earth,where $R$ is the radius of the earth. What is the time period (in hours) of another satellite orbiting at a height of $2R$ from the surface of the earth?

  • A
    $5 \, hr$
  • B
    $10 \, hr$
  • C
    $6\sqrt{2} \, hr$
  • D
    $10\sqrt{2} \, hr$

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