Two satellites $A$ and $B$ are revolving around the earth in orbits of heights $1.25 R_E$ and $19.25 R_E$ from the surface of the earth respectively,where $R_E$ is the radius of the earth. The ratio of the orbital speeds of the satellites $A$ and $B$ is (in $: 1$)

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    $3$

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