The Earlybird Communication Satellite Hovers Over the Same Point on Earth's

question 113

Multiple Choice

The Earlybird communication satellite hovers over the same point on Earth's equator indefinitely because

• A)forces other than Earth's gravity act on it.
• B)it pulls as hard on Earth as Earth pulls on it.
• C)it is beyond the main pull of Earth gravity.
• D)it is kept aloft by ground control.
• E)its orbital period is 24 hours.

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