A geostationary satellite is one that stays over one location on the Earth's surface at all times.

(A) All must have the same approximate mass.

(B) All must center their orbit with the center of the Earth.

(C) All must must travel over the equator.

(D) All must have the same distance from the Earth

(E) All must have the same period.

(F) All must have the same speed.

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Marilyn Neal

20 April, 18:29

A geostationary satellite is one that stays over one location on the Earth's surface at all times.

(A) All must have the same approximate mass.

(B) All must center their orbit with the center of the Earth.

(C) All must must travel over the equator.

(D) All must have the same distance from the Earth

(E) All must have the same period.

(F) All must have the same speed.

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Mckee · Answer 1

I think the answer is C

Dayami Stark · Answer 2

The answer is C.

Explanation:

Such satellites have an equatorial orbit at an altitude of around 22,300 miles. They require the same angular velocity of Earth. It is so because because the position of the satellite in its orbit is fixed with respect to the planet.