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Q · GravitationMedium · 45s
Geostationary satellites orbit at a height of approximately:
TopicGravitation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Geostationary orbit altitude is ~36,000 km above the equator.
Final Answer: Option D - 36,000 km