The Earlybird communication satellite hovers over the same point on Earth\'s equ
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Question
The Earlybird communication satellite hovers over the same point on Earth's equator indefinitely because
forces other than Earth's gravity act on it.
its orbital period is 24 hours.
it pulls as hard on Earth as Earth pulls on it.
it is kept aloft by ground control.
it is beyond the main pull of Earth gravity.
forces other than Earth's gravity act on it.
its orbital period is 24 hours.
it pulls as hard on Earth as Earth pulls on it.
it is kept aloft by ground control.
it is beyond the main pull of Earth gravity.
Explanation / Answer
Its orbital period is 24 hours AND the orbital plane is over the equator.