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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The Earlybird communication satellite is in a geostationary orbit, which means it orbits the Earth at the same rate that the Earth rotates. This is achieved when the satellite has an orbital period of 24 hours, allowing it to hover over the same point on the equator indefinitely.

The Earlybird Communication Satellite Hovers Over the Same Point on Earth's