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A geo-synchronous satellite is:...

A geo-synchronous satellite is:

A

located at a height of 35,860 km to ensure global coverage

B

appears stationary over the earth's magnetic pole

C

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

D

motionless in space (except for its spin)

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The correct Answer is:
C
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