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For a satellite to orbit around the earth, which of the following must be true?

A

It must be above the equator at some time.

B

It cannot pass over the poles at any time.

C

Its height above the surface cannot exceed 36,000 km.

D

Its period of rotation must be `gt 2pisqrt(R//g)`.

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