The distance of a geostationary satellites from the centre of earth (Radius R=6400km) is nearest to
The distance of a geostationary satellites from the centre of earth (Radius R=6400km) is nearest to
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We know that distance of geostationary satellite from the surface of earth is 36000 km.
The radius of earth is 6400km.
Therefore, distance of geostationary satellite from the centre of earth = 36000+6400=42400km
Therefore, 6400xD = 42400
or, D = 42400/6400 = 6.6R
or, D = 7R
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