If the radius of the Earth is R and a satellite is in a geostationary orbit, what is the height of the satellite above the Earth's surface?
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If the radius of the Earth is R and a satellite is in a geostationary orbit, what is the height of the satellite above the Earth's surface?
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A geostationary satellite orbits at a height of approximately 36,000 km above the Earth's surface, which is about R (the radius of the Earth) plus the height of the satellite.
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Q: If the radius of the Earth is R and a satellite is in a geostationary orbit, what is the height of the satellite above the Earth's surface?
Solution: A geostationary satellite orbits at a height of approximately 36,000 km above the Earth's surface, which is about R (the radius of the Earth) plus the height of the satellite.
