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The distance of a geo-stationary satellite from the centre of the earth is nearest to (where R=6400 km)

A

5R

B

7 R

C

10 R

D

18 R

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B
For geostationary satellite, distance from the surface of the earth is about 36000 km`~= 6R`. Its distance from the centre of earth `~= 7 R`.
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