A Geostationary Satellite

question 8

Multiple Choice

A geostationary satellite

• A)rotates at the same speed as Earth.
• B)completes an orbit around the Earth every 12 hours.
• C)takes 16 days to complete its orbital path.
• D)takes exactly two days to complete a single orbit.

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