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Homework Statement
It is possible to put a satellite into an orbit so that it stays in a fixed position over a point on the Earth's equator (a geostationary or geosynchronous satellite).
a) What would the be height of such a satellite above the Earth's surface?
b) Why must such a satellite orbit above the equator?
c) What are the uses of such a satellite, as compared to lower orbit satellites?
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
a) Kepler's Third Law?
b) Fatest Velocity?
c) No Idea :D