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The height (in km) of the orbit above the surface of the earth in which a satellite, if placed, will appear stationary is

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To find the height of the orbit above the surface of the Earth where a satellite will appear stationary (i.e., a geostationary satellite), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Concept of a Geostationary Satellite A geostationary satellite is one that orbits the Earth at the same rotational speed as the Earth itself. This means that it remains fixed above a particular point on the Earth's surface. **Hint:** Remember that for a satellite to be geostationary, it must have an orbital period equal to the Earth's rotational period (24 hours). ### Step 2: Determine the Required Orbital Radius ...
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