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A geostationary satellite is at a height `h` above the surface of earth. If earth radius is `R`-

A

The minimum colatitude on earth upto which the satellite can be used for communication is `sin^(-1)` (R/R + h)

B

The maximum colatitudes on earth upto which the satellite can be used for communication is `sin^(-1)` (R/R + h)

C

The area on earth escaped from this satellite is given as `2piR^(2)(1 + sin theta)`

D

The area on earth escaped from this satellite is given as `2piR^(2) (1 + cos theta)`

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