Question

The radius of the earth is R. For a satellite
appear stationary, it must be placed in orbit
around the earth at a height of about (given R =
6380 km)
1) 5.6 R 2) 6.6 R 3) 7.6 R 4) 8.6 R​

Answer 1

Answer:

option 1 is the answer ..

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Answer 2

For satellite to appear stationary, it has to be at a height of about35,700. So, 5.6*6380=35,728. Since it is the closest option, the option is 1