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    Question

    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as

    Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: The geostationary satellite appears stationary to earth and can view the same area on the earth continuously. Reason R: The geostationary satellite is orbiting in the polar plane of earth at 36000 km above the earth. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
    A Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A is correct but R is not correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A is not correct but R is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A geostationary satellite is an earth-orbiting satellite, placed at an altitude of approximately 35,800 kilometers directly over the equator, that revolves in the same direction the earth rotates (west to east).

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