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A stationary satellite orbits the earth in the plane of the equator in a period of 24 hours. What is the orbital radius for this stationary satellite? Use the fact that a satellite close to the earth has an orbital radius of 1.025 R, where R is the earth's mean radius and in a time period of 88 minutes.

A. 8.6 R
B. 6.6 R
C. 4.6 R
D. 10.6 R
Answer» C. 4.6 R


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