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The orbital period of revolution of an artificial satellite revolving in a geostationary orbit is ...

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24 Hrs

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48Hrs

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12Hrs

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6 Hrs

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Solution

The correct option is C 24 Hrs
For the satellite to be geostationary at equatorial plane, its time period should be equal to Earth's rotation time period i.e 24 hours.

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