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A geostationary staellite S is stationed above a point P on equator. A particle is fired from S directly towards P.

A

With resoect to the the axis of rotation of the earth, P and S have the same angular velocity but different linear velocities.

B

The particle will hit P.

C

The particle will hit the equator east of P.

D

The particle will hit the equator west of P.

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