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A satellite appears to be at rest when seen from the equator. Its height from the Earth's surface is nearly

Correct answer: A. 35600 km

  • A. 35600 km
  • B. 356000 km
  • C. Such a satellite cannot exist
  • D. 6400 km

Explanation

The satellite appears to be at rest when seen from the equator because it orbits the Earth at the same angular velocity as the Earth's rotation. This type of satellite is called a geostationary satellite. The height of a geostationary satellite from the Earth's surface is approximately 35600 km.

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