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Physics Gravitation General MCQ (Single Correct)

For a satellite to appear stationary w.r.t. an observer on earth

A
It must be rotating about the earth’s axis.
B
It must be rotating in the equatorial plane.
C
Its angular velocity must be from west to east.
D
Its time period must be 24 hours.

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The angular velocity of the geostationary satellite must be equal to angular velocity of earth in both direction and magnitude

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