JEE PHYSICS MCQ: GRAVITATION

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The geostationary orbit of the earth is at a distance of about

36000 \mathrm{~km}

from the earth's surface. Find the weight of a

120-\mathrm{kg}

equipment placed in a geostationary satellite. The radius of the earth is

6400 \mathrm{~km}

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Correct option: A

27 \mathrm{~N}

Option A (27 N) is correct because the weight of the equipment in the geostationary satellite is calculated using the reduced gravitational acceleration at that altitude.

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