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Distance of geostationary satellite from the surface of earth radius `(R_(e)=6400 km)` in terms of `R_(e)` is

A

`13.76 R_(e)`

B

`10.76 R_(e)`

C

`6.56 R_(e)`

D

`2.56 R_(e)`

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  • The distance of geostationary satellite from the centre of the earth (radius R) is nearest to

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    6 R
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