If $L$ is the angular momentum of a satellite revolving around the Earth in a circular orbit of radius $r$ with speed $v$,then .........

  • A
    $L \propto v$
  • B
    $L \propto r$
  • C
    $L \propto \sqrt{r}$
  • D
    $L \propto \sqrt{v}$

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