If the height of a satellite from the earth is negligible in comparison to the radius of the earth $R$,the orbital velocity of the satellite is

  • A
    $gR$
  • B
    $\frac{gR}{2}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\frac{g}{R}}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{gR}$

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