Multiple Choice
The Earlybird communication satellite hovers over the same point on Earth's equator indefinitely. This is because
A) forces other than Earth's gravity act on it.
B) it is kept aloft by ground control.
C) it pulls as hard on the Earth as the earth pulls on it.
D) it is beyond the main pull of Earth gravity.
E) its orbital period is 24 hours.
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