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A geostationary satellite is revolving at a height 6R above the earth's surface, where R is the radius of earth. The period of revolution of satellite orbiting at a height 2.5 R above the earth's surface will be:-

A

24 hours

B

12 hours

C

6 hours

D

$62$ hours

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