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A geostationary satellite

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Revolves about the polar axis

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Has a time period less than that of the near earth satellite

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Moves faster than a near earth satellite

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Is stationary in the space

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Solution

The correct option is A
Revolves about the polar axis

By definition and nature of Geostationary satellites

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