Physics · Space and Satellites
A satellite is said to be in a geostationary orbit when:
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- 1The period of its rotation is about 72 hours and its height is 56000 km above sea level.
- 2The period of its rotation is about 24 hours and its height is approximately 36000 km above sea level.✓
- 3The period of its rotation is about 48 hours and its height is 46000 km above sea level.
- 4The period of its rotation matches Earth's rotation but it orbits over the polar region.
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The period of its rotation is about 24 hours and its height is approximately 36000 km above sea level.
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