The orbital angular momentum of a satellite revolving at a distance $r$ from the centre is $L$. If the distance is increased to $16r$, then the new angular momentum will be

  • A

    $16 L$

  • B

    $64 L$

  • C

    $\frac{L}{4}$

  • D

    $4 L$

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