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The distance of geostationary satellite from centre of earth is nearest to :

A

5 R

B

10 R

C

7 R

D

18 R

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The correct Answer is:
C
Height of geostationary satellite from surface of earth is 36000 km and height from centre of earth is 42400 km which is nearly equal to 7R.
Thus correct choice is (c ).
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