MCQ
An artificial satellite is placed into a circular orbit around earth at such a height that it always remains above a definite place on the surface of earth. Its height from the surface of earth is
  • A
    $6400 \mathrm{~km}$
  • B
    $4800 \mathrm{~km}$
  • C
    $32000 \mathrm{~km}$
  • $36000 \mathrm{~km}$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$36000 \mathrm{~km}$
(d)

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