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Statement I: If time period of a satellite revolving in circular orbit in equatorial plane is 24h, then it must be geostationary satellite.
Statement II: Time period of a geostationary satellite is 24 h.

A

Statement I is true, statement II is true, statement II is a correct explanation for statement I.

B

Statement I is true , statement II is true, statement II is not a correct explanation for statement I.

C

Statement I is true, statement II is false.

D

Statement I is false, statement II is true.

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