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A geosynchronous satellite is...

A geosynchronous satellite is

A

located at a height of `34860` km to ensure global coverage

B

appears stationary over a place on earth's magnetic pole

C

not really stationary at all , but orbits the earth within 24 hours.

D

always at fixed location in space and simply spins about its own axis

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C
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