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Choose the correct statement from the following : The radius of the orbit of a geostationary satellite depends upon

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Mass of the satellite, its time period and the gravitational constant

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Mass of the satellite, mass of the earth and the gravitational constant

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Mass of the earth, mass of the satellite, time period of the satellite and the gravitational constant

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Mass of the earth, time period of the satellite and the gravitational constant

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