$A$ satellite is in a circular equatorial orbit of radius $r = 7000 \, km$ around the Earth. If it is transferred to a circular orbit of double the radius $(2r)$,then its angular momentum will:

  • A
    Increase
  • B
    Decrease
  • C
    Remain unchanged
  • D
    None of these

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