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The distance of geostationary satellite from the centre of the earth (radius R) is nearest to

A

5 R

B

7 R

C

10 R

D

18 R

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B

`h=5.6R_e` from surface of earth
From centre, `r=R_e+5.6R_e=6.6R_e~~7R`
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