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The mean radius of earth is R, its angular speed on its own axis is w and the acceleration due to gravity at earth's surface is g. What will be the radius of the orbit of a geostationary satellite

A

`(R^(2) g)/omega`

B

`(R^(2) omega^(2))/g`

C

`(Rg)/omega^(2)`

D

`(R^(2)g)/omega^(2)`

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