A satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius $R$ around earth, while a second satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius $1.02\, {R}$. The percentage difference in the time periods of the two satellites is -

  • A

    $1.5$

  • B

    $2.0$

  • C

    $3.0$

  • D

    $0.7$

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