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A geo-synchronous satellite is:...

A geo-synchronous satellite is:

A

is located at a heigh of 34860 km ot ensure global coverage.

B

appears stationary over a place on earth's magnetic pole.

C

is not really stationary at all but orbits the earth within 24 hours.

D

is always at a fixed location is state and simply spins about its own axis.

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C
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