Height of geostationary satellite is

16000 k m

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22000 k m

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28000 k m

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36000 k m

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The correct option is D $36000 k m$
$A n s w e r : -$ D
Approximately $35, 786$ km.
A geostationary equatorial orbit (GEO) is a circular geosynchronous orbit in the plane of the Earth's equator with a radius of approximately $42, 164$ km ( $26, 199$ mi) (measured from the center of the Earth). A satellite in such an orbit is at an altitude ofapproximately $35, 786$ km ( $22, 236$ mi) above mean sea level.

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