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The tangential velocity component 'V' of a spacecraft, which is in a circular orbit of radius 'R' around a spherical Earth (μ=GM→ gravitational parameter of Earth) is given by the following expression.
A
V=√( μ/2R)
B
V=√( μ/R)
C
V=(2π/√μ)R3/2
D
V=(2π/√μ)R2/3

Correct : b

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