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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
$L_B > L_A > L_C$
Solution
$L = mvr \propto \sqrt{r}$
$r_A > (r_B)_{mean} > r_c$
$L_A > L_B > L_C$
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