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For a satellite to orbit earth, which of the following must be true?

A

It cannot pass over the poles at any time

B

It must above the equator at sometime

C

Its period of rotation must be greater than `2pisqrt((R )/(g))

D

Its height above the surface of earth cannot exceed 36000 km

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