MHT CET Physics question

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A satellite is placed in a circular orbit around the earth at such a height that it always remains stationary with respect to the earth's surface. In such case, its height from the earth's surface is

Answer: (B)

Solution

A geostationary orbit has a 24 h period, which gives km from the centre, i.e. a height of

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