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