Choose the correct statement from the following: The radius of the orbit of a geostationary satellite depends upon

  • A
    Mass of the satellite,its time period and the gravitational constant
  • B
    Mass of the satellite,mass of the earth and the gravitational constant
  • C
    Mass of the earth,mass of the satellite,time period of the satellite and the gravitational constant
  • D
    Mass of the earth,time period of the satellite and the gravitational constant

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