The value of escape velocity on a certain planet is $2 \, km/s$. Then the value of orbital speed for a satellite orbiting close to its surface is

  • A
    $12 \, km/s$
  • B
    $1 \, km/s$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2} \, km/s$
  • D
    $2\sqrt{2} \, km/s$

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