The kinetic energy of a revolving satellite of mass $m$ at a height equal to thrice the radius of the Earth $R$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{m g R}{8}$
  • B
    $\frac{m g R}{16}$
  • C
    $\frac{m g R}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{m g R}{4}$

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