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 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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The Earlybird communication satellite maintains a stationary position relative to the Earth's surface because it is in a geostationary orbit, which means its orbital period is 24 hours. This matches the Earth's rotation period, allowing the satellite to hover over the same point on the equator indefinitely.

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