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The redius of the earth is R. For a satellite to appear stationary, it must be placed in orbit around the earth at a height near about

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5.62 R

B

6.62 R

C

7.62 R

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8.62 R

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For a geostationary satellite, h = 35870 km
`therefore " "(h)/(R)=(35870)/(6380)=5.62`
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