Three equal mass satellites $A, B,$ and $C$ are in coplanar orbits around a planet as shown in the figure. The magnitudes of the angular momenta of the satellites as measured about the planet are $L_A, L_B$,and $L_C$. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    $L_A > L_B > L_C$
  • B
    $L_C > L_B > L_A$
  • C
    $L_B > L_C > L_A$
  • D
    $L_B > L_A > L_C$

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