$A$ satellite $A$ of mass $m$ is at a distance of $r$ from the centre of the earth. Another satellite $B$ of mass $2m$ is at a distance of $2r$ from the earth's centre. Their time periods are in the ratio of:

  • A
    $1:2$
  • B
    $1:16$
  • C
    $1:32$
  • D
    $1:2\sqrt{2}$

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