A satellite is in a parking orbit if its period is
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A.
less than the period of the earth -
B.
more than the period of the earth -
C.
equal to the period of the earth -
D.
the square of the period of the earth
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
A satellite is said to be in a parking orbit if its period is exactly equal to the period of the earth as it turns its own orbit;. which is about 24hrs