The mean radius of the earth is R, its angular speed on its own axis is 
and the acceleration due to gravity at earth's surface is g. The cube of the radius of the orbit of a geostationary satellite will be
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Orbital velocity 
and 
This gives 
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