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A satellite is to be stationed in an orbit such that it can be used for relay purpose (such a satellite is called a Geostationary satellite). The conditions such a satellite should fulfill is/are :

A

Its orbit must lie in equatorial plane.

B

Its sense of rotation must be from east to west

C

Its orbital raius must be `44900 km`.

D

It orbital must be elliptical

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