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Variation of G Due to the Rotation of Earth

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The relative velocity of geostationary satellite with respect to the spinning motion of the Earth is

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0 m / s

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6 m / s

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12 m / s

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14 m / s

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Solution

The correct option is A $0 m / s$
Geostationary satellites remain at the same position with respect to the Earth, so that they scan the same place in a better way. Therefore, the relative velocity of geostationary satellite with respect to the spinning motion of the Earth is $0 m / s$ .

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