Which of the following graphs represents the relationship between the orbital velocity $(v_o)$ of a satellite and its distance $(r)$ from the center of the Earth?

  • A
    $v_o \propto r$
  • B
    $v_o \propto 1/r$
  • C
    $v_o \propto 1/\sqrt{r}$
  • D
    $v_o \propto \sqrt{r}$

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