The Early Bird Communication Satellite Hovers Over the Same Point

question 64

Multiple Choice

The Early Bird communication satellite hovers over the same point on Earth's equator indefinitely.This is because

• A)forces other than Earth's gravity act on it.
• B)it pulls as hard on the Earth as the 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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