If the orbital speed of a body revolving in a circular path near the surface of the earth is $8 \ km s^{-1}$,then the orbital speed of a body revolving around the earth in a circular orbit at a height of $19,200 \ km$ from the surface of the earth is (Radius of the earth $R = 6400 \ km$). (in $km s^{-1}$)

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $7.5$
  • D
    $9$

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