Which of the following is true about the period of a satellite in a low Earth orbit compared to a satellite in a geostationary orbit?

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Which of the following is true about the period of a satellite in a low Earth orbit compared to a satellite in a geostationary orbit?
  1. The period is longer for the low Earth orbit
  2. The period is shorter for the low Earth orbit
  3. The periods are the same
  4. The period depends on the satellite's mass

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Q: Which of the following is true about the period of a satellite in a low Earth orbit compared to a satellite in a geostationary orbit?
Solution: A satellite in a low Earth orbit has a shorter orbital period compared to a geostationary satellite due to its closer proximity to Earth.
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