Correct option is (a) True
Best explanation: The orbital radius “r” for a geostationary satellite is as follows;
r = [(T^2 x G x M)/(4 x pi^2)] ^1/3
= [(86400^2 x (6.67 x 10^-11) x (6 x 10^24))/(4 x pi^2)] ^1/3
= 4,22,00,000 m
= 42,200 km
r = R + h
R = Radius of earth
= 6,400 km
h = height of satellite above the earth’s surface
42,200 = 6,400 + h
h = 35,800 km
= approx. 36,000 km.
