The distance of a geostationary satellite from the centre of earth (radius R = 6400 km)…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The distance of a geostationary satellite from the centre of earth (radius R = 6400 km) is nearest to:
- 18 R
- 10 R
- 7 R
- 5 R
Answer
(C) 7 R
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