Which orbital altitude range characterizes Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites that complete an orbit in exactly 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Approximately 35,786 kilometres above Earth's equator
- Step 1: Geostationary satellites match Earth's sidereal rotation period.
- Step 2: The required orbital altitude calculated from Kepler's third law is roughly 35,786 km.
Answer
Approximately 35,786 kilometres above Earth's equator.
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